The standing leg swing is a dynamic stretching exercise that involves moving one leg up in front of you, as if to punt an imaginary football. This is a classic move for warming up the body and stretching the hamstrings.
Benefits
- Great hamstring stretch
- Sports-specific for soccer, football, and other sports
- Helps to raise core body temperature and mobilize the lower body in a dynamic warm-up
Exercise Details:
- Type: Stretching
- Main Muscle Worked: Hamstrings
- Equipment: Body Only
- Level: Beginner
Hamstrings
Directions:
- Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
- Swing your leg forward, keeping the leg straight. Continue with a downward swing, bringing the leg as far back as your flexibility allows. Repeat 5-10 times, and then switch legs.