#clam exercise

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The clamshell exercise

The clam exercise is great for your glutes and hip stabilisers.  You should feel fatigue in your glutes and sides of your hips, but this exercise should not be painful.  

Teaching points

Lay on your side with the knees bent and so the feet are in a line with your back

Lift the top knee away from the bottom knee, keeping the feet in contact

Make sure your pelvis and lower back stay still

Return to the starting position

Variations & progressions

Perform with the legs straight and lift the top leg completely away from the lower leg 

To make the exercise harder, lift the feet off the floor so only the bottom knee is in contact with the floor.

Thank you to sportsinjuryclinic.net