How to do Lateral Leg Swing
StandingFlowing movementBoth sidesBeginner
Lateral Leg Swing is a standing flowing stretch for your groin, hips and it band. Do it on one side, then switch.
Step by step
- 1Stand with a wall on your left and rest your left hand on it, right hand on your hip.
- 2Shift your weight onto your left foot.
What you should feel
Let the leg swing like a pendulum.
Form tips
- Build the range gradually. Hips face forward, torso stays still. Smooth and steady, not jerky.
- Small is fine… keep it easy.
- Keep breathing… and stay tall.
Coming out of it
Let it slow down… and come to stillness.
Muscles it works
Move slowly and stop if anything hurts. This is general guidance, not medical advice; check with a professional if you're injured or recovering.
Do Lateral Leg Swing with a coach
In BendEase, a voice coach talks you into Lateral Leg Swing, cues you through the hold and tells you when to switch sides, while the guided video shows you exactly how. It's built into routines for your groin and hips.
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