How to Do
How to Do Front Leg Swings Stretch
The front leg swings stretch should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the front leg swings stretch.
Beginning
Beginning Front Leg Swings Stretch
1. Find a wall or another support to help you stand on one foot.
2. Stand beside your support with one hand on the support and the other on your hip.
Movement
Front Leg Swings Stretch Movement
1. Begin by standing on one leg and swinging the other back and forth.
2. Start with small swings and build up to larger swings as tolerated.
3. Switch to side-to-side leg swings after that.
4. The calf, quadriceps, hamstrings, and groin muscles are all stretched.
Benefits
Front Leg Swings Stretch Benefits
Leg swings generate a pumping mechanism that helps transfer fluid in and out of your joints while also increasing blood flow in the surrounding tissue, improving not only joint capsule flexibility but also the tissue you'll be using for performance.