Front leg swing

Muscles

• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

Technique

1. Stand on one leg and swing the other one up in front of you.
2. You can swing your arms at the same time to help maintain balance.

Form tips

1. Start with a small range of motion, then as you muscles get warmer, increase the height to which you swing the front leg to gradually reach your current maximum range of motion.
2. Aim to keep your legs straight.

Similar Exercises

• Side leg swing
• Standing front leg toe hold
• Standing front leg pull
• Standing side leg toe hold
• Half moon pose

Equipment

• Ground (standing)