Clamshells / Clams
How to Do Clamshells / Clams
- On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side. Place your left hand behind your head while placing your right hand across your body.
- Bend your stacked knees so that your feet are behind you. Begin the movement by lifting the right knee up while keeping the feet together.
- Pause at the top of the movement and slowly lower your right knee down to the starting position.
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Clamshells / Clams Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Clamshells / Clams targets and also works glutes & hip flexors. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is an at-home exercise. Equipment required: no equipment.
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