Walking Leg Cradles

Primary muscles
Abs
Secondary muscles
Glutes
Equipment
Other
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your core engaged.
  2. 2 Take a step forward with your right foot, then lift your left leg, bending the knee.
  3. 3 Reach down with both hands to grab your left shin or ankle, cradling your leg.
  4. 4 Gently pull your left leg upwards towards your chest, feeling a stretch in your glute and hip.
  5. 5 Release your left leg and step forward, immediately lifting your right leg to repeat the cradling motion.
  6. 6 Continue alternating legs as you walk forward, performing a cradle with each step.

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