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clamshell - beginner Lower Body exercise
  • Lower Body
  • beginner

clamshell

side-lying hip abduction with resistance band, maintaining neutral spine and stable pelvis throughout movement.

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

How it is done

Lie on one side with elbow under the shoulder and other on the side. Lift the top knee towards the ceiling, without sepearting the feet. Lower down the knne 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.