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Glute Clamshell

  • Beginner
  • Hip Abductors

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Setup instructions

1) Lie on your side and bend your knees so they're at 90 degrees. Hinge from the hips and bring your legs up.

2) Lift your torso off from the ground and rest on your elbow, ensure elbow is directly under shoulder.

Note: The bottom leg should always have contact with the floor.

Perform instructions

1) Keep the knees bent and open your top knee outwards in an arc-like motion. Keep the insides of the feet together.

2) Pause and squeeze then bring your leg back to the starting position.

3) Repeat.

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