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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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