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Clamshell

A side-lying hip rotation exercise that works the gluteal muscles using body weight.

Demonstration

Instructions

  1. Lie on your side with your hips and knees bent, feet together, and pelvis stacked.
  2. Keeping your feet touching, lift your upper knee without rolling your pelvis backward.
  3. Lower the knee slowly and repeat, then switch sides.
Muscle Group
Gluteus Medius
Other Muscle Groups
Gluteus Maximus
Type
Strength
Mechanics
Isolation
Laterality
Unilateral
Movement Mode
Dynamic
Equipment
Body Only
Difficulty
Beginner

Technique tips

  1. Use only the range of motion you can control without moving your pelvis.