Form guide
How to Do Leg Swings
Dynamic stretch that opens up the hamstrings and hip flexors before leg training.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Impact
- Low impact
- Muscles worked
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
Step by step
- 1Hold a wall or chair for balance.
- 2Swing one leg forward and back in a controlled arc.
- 3Switch legs halfway through the interval.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back on the back swing.
- Forcing the range instead of letting it grow gradually.
Alternatives
Put it to work
Routines with Leg Swings
- 20min
20-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home (No Equipment)
No Equipment
- 30min
30-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home (No Equipment)
No Equipment
- 45min
45-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home with Dumbbells
Dumbbells
- 15min
15-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home with Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands
- 20min
20-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home with Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands
- 30min
30-Minute Muscle Building Workout at Home with Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands