Forward Leg Swings Exercise: Improve Hip Mobility

Muscle Group:

Hamstrings

Type:

Dynamic

Difficulty:

Beginner

Equipment:

Wall or chair (optional)

Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Description

Stand tall, holding onto a wall or chair for balance if needed. Swing one leg forward and backward, keeping it relatively straight.

Progression

Increase the height of the swing, do more repetitions

Feel sensation

Gentle loosening sensation in the back of the thigh.

Common mistakes

Bending the knee too much, swinging the torso