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Leg swings

Swing your legs from front-to-back or side-to-side as a dynamic stretching exercise. [ID: leg_swings]

Instructions

First time: Relax and go slow

Front-to-back - Stand perpendicular a wall or counter. Hold on and swing one leg 10 times. Then repeat with other leg.

Side-to-side - Stand facing a wall or counter. Hold on and swing leg left and right 10 times. Repeat for other leg.

Details

Proper form:

• Go slow
• Maintain your posture; no slouching, please
• Relax your leg and let it swing loose like a pendulum in a clock

Little help

Video demo: www.youtube.com/watch?v=naW8u72lOzI

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