Front leg swing - dynamic warm up for the quadriceps and hamstrings

Exercise Overview

Front leg swings are a dynamic mobility exercise used to warm up the hip and thigh muscles before activity. They help improve hip flexion and extension mobility while preparing the quadriceps and hamstrings for walking, running, and sport.

Muscles Involved

QuadricepsHamstringsIliopsoasGluteus maximusRectus femorisAdductors

Related Conditions

Hamstring tightnessQuadriceps tightnessHip stiffnessPre-sport warm-upRunning preparationReduced dynamic flexibility

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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