Beginner exercise

Sde-to-Side Leg Swings

  • Mobility
  • Range Of Motion And Yoga

Technique

How to perform Sde-to-Side Leg Swings

  1. Stand next to a chair or other support, holding on with one hand.
  2. Swing your leg to the side in front of your static leg, keeping the leg straight.
  3. Continue with a downward swing to the other side, bringing the leg as far up and out as your flexibility allows.
  4. Repeat 5-10 times, and then switch legs.

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Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, Adductor Longus, Adductor Magnus.

MuscleScoreRole
Gluteus Medius1.0Target, Mobility Target
Adductor Longus0.9Target, Mobility Target
Adductor Magnus0.9Target, Mobility Target
Gluteus Maximus0.5Mobility Target
Tensor Fasciae Latae0.5Mobility Target