Exercise guide
Clamshell
A side-lying hip rotation exercise for the lateral glutes.
Beginner
Bodyweight
LegsGlutesHips
How to do Clamshell
- Lie on one side with the knees bent and hips stacked
- Keep the feet together while opening the top knee
- Pause without rolling the pelvis back, then lower slowly
Coaching tip
The movement can be small when the pelvis stays still.