Side Lateral Leg / Hip Swings
- Stand tall holding onto a pole, wall or stationary object for support.
- Engage your abs as you swing your one leg as far out to the side and then across the stationary leg as you comfortably can.
- Don’t just let gravity pull the leg – actively use the muscles!
- Switch sides once you have completed repetitions on the first leg.
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Side lateral leg / hip swings is a at-home work out exercise that targets glutes & hip flexors. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Duck walks / squats, standing knee hugs and hindu squats are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as side lateral leg / hip swings. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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