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Walking Leg Swings

WALKING LEG SWINGS

This is a dynamic warmup exercise specific to running. While standing, kick up one leg in front of you while reaching for the toes with both hands. Maintain as upright of a position as possible during this movement and start with a small range of motion and slowly ramp into a larger motion as the body begins to warm up. Keep alternating sides until the desired effect is reached.

Muscles Involved:

  • Superficial Back Line

    • Hamstrings

    • Calves

    • Erector Spinae

    • Trapezius

Related Conditions:

  • Running Warmup

  • SIJ syndrome

  • Hamstrings tendinopathy

  • Achilles tendinopathy

  • Erector strain

Exercise videos

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