Hamstrings
Front Leg Raises
A dynamic stretch that swings the leg forward to loosen the hamstrings and hip.
Primary musclesHamstrings
Setup
- 1Stand tall next to a wall or support and hold it with one hand.
- 2Keep your standing leg slightly bent.
- 3Stand with your torso upright.
How to perform
- 1Swing one leg forward in a controlled arc, keeping it straight.
- 2Go only as high as comfortable, feeling a stretch behind your thigh.
- 3Swing it back down and slightly behind you.
- 4Repeat 10 to 15 times, then switch legs.
