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Glute Clamshell with Resistance Band

  • Beginner
  • Hip Abductors

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Setup instructions

1) Lie on your side and place the mini band around your thighs - just above your knees.

2) Bend your knees so they're at 90 degrees. Hinge from the hips and bring your legs up.

3) Lift your torso off from the ground and rest on your elbow ensuring elbow is 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 & squeeze then bring your leg back to the starting position.

3) Repeat.

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Health benefits

Flexibility · Muscular Endurance

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