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clamshell with resistance band - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

clamshell with resistance band

side-lying hip abduction with band above knees, lifting top knee while keeping feet together.

Starting position
side-lying
Joints
hip
Muscles
gluteus medius, hip abductors, gluteus maximus
Equipment
resistance band
Goal
postural correction, stability
Type
isotonic concentric, resisted

How it is done

Lie on one side with hip - knees to 90-90 degree, loop a theraband above knees. Rest the upper body weight on forearm, lift the upper knee towards the ceiling withut seperating the feet. Lower the knee to starting position and repeat.

Nothing here is a prescription. Your physiotherapist decides which of these are yours, and when.

The plan starts with an assessment.