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Abductors · Beginner

Clamshell

Side-lying hip rotation drill for glute medius activation.

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Clamshell demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

AbductorsCoreGlutes

Equipment

Resistance Band

Sets × reps

3 × 20 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Place a mini resistance band above your knees and lie on your side with your hips and knees bent.
  2. 02Stack your hips, keep your feet together, and support your head comfortably.
  3. 03Open your top knee against the band without rolling your pelvis backward.
  4. 04Pause when the side glute contracts while the lower knee and both feet remain together.
  5. 05Lower the knee slowly, complete the set, and switch sides.

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