How to do the leg swings stretch

Instructions for leg swings:

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold onto a wall or chair.
Keep one leg stationary on the ground while swinging the other leg forward and backward in a continuous movement.
Switch legs when the timer reaches the halfway point.

What does leg swings help with?

Flexibility

What areas does leg swings exercise?

Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves, Hips, Glutes, Lower Back, Groin, Abdomen

How is leg swings performed?

Dynamic

When should you avoid leg swings?

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