Walking Leg Swings

WALKING LEG SWINGS

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 Line

  • Hamstrings

  • Calves

  • Erector Spinae

  • Trapezius

Related Conditions:

• Running Warmup

• SIJ syndrome

• Hamstrings tendinopathy

• Achilles tendinopathy

• Erector strain

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