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. Trx suspension straps overhead squats, foam roller outer thighs stretch and barbell power snatch 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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