# How to do the forward leg swings

Source: https://stretchminute.com/stretches/forward-leg-swings

Warms up the hips and the back of the legs.

![Forward Leg Swings](https://stretchminute.com/img/stretches/forward-leg-swings.webp)

## How to do it

1. Hold a wall for balance.
2. Swing one leg forward and back in a smooth, relaxed motion.
3. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch.

## At a glance

- Hold: 20 seconds on each side
- Position: Standing
- Body area: Hips, Legs
- Equipment: A wall
- In routines: [Pre-Workout Warm-Up](https://stretchminute.com/routines/warm-up), [Hamstrings & Legs](https://stretchminute.com/routines/hamstrings-and-legs)

Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice.