# How to do the side leg swings

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

Opens the hips sideways for a wider range of motion.

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

## How to do it

1. Hold a wall.
2. Swing one leg across your body and out to the side.
3. Keep your torso still.
4. Hold for 20 seconds on each side, then switch.

## At a glance

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

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