Walking Leg Swings
Exercise Overview
This is a dynamic warmup exercise specific to running. While standing, kick up one leg in front of you while reaching for the toes with both hands. Maintain as upright of a position as possible during this movement and start with a small range of motion and slowly ramp into a larger motion as the body begins to warm up. Keep alternating sides until the desired effect is reached.
Muscles Involved
Superficial Back LineHamstringsCalvesErector SpinaeTrapezius
Related Conditions
Running WarmupSIJ syndromeHamstrings tendinopathyAchilles tendinopathyErector strain