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How to Do Clamshell
Lie on your side, knees bent at 45°, feet stacked. Keeping feet together, rotate the top knee up like a clamshell opening — stop when hips begin to rotate. Return with control. Add a resistance band above knees for more challenge.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Clamshell form
1
Setup
Lie on your side, knees bent at 45°, feet stacked
2
Movement
Keeping feet together, rotate the top knee up like a clamshell opening — stop when hips begin to rotate. Return with control
3
Lockout
Add a resistance band above knees for more challenge
Coaching Cues
✓Keep feet stacked and hips forward — the rotation is only at the top knee
✓Stop the rotation the moment your hips begin to rock backward
✓Add a resistance band above the knees to increase glute medius recruitment
Muscles Worked
Primary: Hips
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