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How to do Clamshell

Clamshell works the Side and deep glutes (gluteus medius, deep hip rotators) with no equipment. Key cue: “On your side, knees bent, heels together. Open only the knee”

GlutesEasyNo equipmentQuietOne side at a time

Steps

  1. Lie on your side with knees bent about 90°
  2. Keep your heels together and lift your top knee like a clam opening
  3. Close slowly without moving your hips

How many: 15–20 reps per side

Muscles worked

Side and deep glutes (gluteus medius, deep hip rotators)

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