Warm Up - Round the World Leg Swing
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Ski Fitness - Warm Up - Round the World Leg Swing
This exercise can be performed as part of your home or gym warm-up routine, and just requires a little floor space!
Around The World
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1 - Lie on your back with your knees raised...
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2 - Drop one leg down and twist your lower torso...
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3 - Swing the higher leg around to stretch hamstrings...
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4 - Swing the leg back and change legs, rolling your torso to the other side...
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5 - Repeat...
Muscles Exercised
This will exercise your Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Core & Chest.
Round The World Leg Swing - Chemmy's Tips
Lying on the floor on your back, bring your knees up to almost 90 degrees.
Drop one leg down and circle across the body, twisting your lower torso.
As you can see by the photos, I have quite flexible hamstrings so can get my leg quite high - this is just a warm up so you should feel comfortable.
This exercise is a dynamic lying down leg pendulum.
Continue until legs feel loose and warm.
More Ski Warm Up Exercises
Ski Warm Up exercises, expertly demonstrated by Chemmy Alcott :-
Warning and Disclaimer
Please Note :- Chemmy is not a qualified trainer or coach, and we offer this information only from her viewpoint, ability and experience as an Olympic athlete. Should you choose to follow the advice on this page, you do so entirely at your own risk.
This information does not constitute medical advice or the practice of medicine, and it does not replace the advice of your doctor. Before undertaking any course of exercise, you (the reader) must seek the advice of your doctor, physician or other qualified health care professional.
ALWAYS :- Consult your doctor before starting any fitness programme.
ALWAYS :- Warm Up before exercising, and gradually increase range and speed of movement.
ALWAYS :- Stop and seek advice if you feel unwell or experience pain or nausea while exercising.
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