Hamstrings, Glutes, Hipflexors

Frontal Leg Swings

Frontal leg swings, also called leg swings, are a dynamic exercise to mobilize the hip and leg muscles. In this exercise, one leg is swung forward and backward while the standing leg remains stable. This movement is ideal as part of a warm-up routine, especially before leg or full-body training.

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Frontal Leg Swings - the correct execution

  • Hold on to a post or similar with your left arm
  • Your right leg is firmly anchored to the floor
  • Your left leg swings powerfully back and forth
  • Try to touch the tip of you foot with your right arm
  • As the leg swings back, the arm makes a chest-opening motion backward
  • Work in your largest possible range of motion

The exercise Frontal Leg Swings is intended to be used as a warm up, mobility exercise.

Which muscles are trained by Frontal Leg Swings?

Primary trained muscles for Frontal Leg Swings

  • Hamstrings - The hamstrings are muscle groups located at the back of your thigh. They help you bend your knee and extend your hip.

  • Glutes - The gluteus maximus is the large muscle in your buttocks. It is important for extending the hip, moving your leg backward, and stabilizing the hip joint.

  • Hipflexors - The hip flexors, including the iliacus and psoas major muscles, allow you to bend your leg and torso forward.

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