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How to Do the Perfect Clam Shell Exercise, According to a Trainer
In this video, certified trainer Jennifer Jacobs shows how to do a clam shell exercise to strengthen your hips and glutes.
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Updated on September 30, 2023This clam shell exercise move is not only great for building strength in the hip abductors, but it also works perfectly for hip, leg, and lower back rehabilitation. Physical therapists commonly use clam shells and other hip abduction exercises to help patients recover due to their effectiveness in strengthening the glutes and easing lower back injuries.
Additional Medical Contributors
- Jennifer JacobsJennifer Jacobs is a New York City-based certified trainer for Peloton.
References
Sidorkewicz, N, et al. (2014). Examining the effects of altering hip orientation on gluteus medius and tensor fascae latae interplay during common non-weight-bearing hip rehabilitation exercises. Clinical Biomechanics.
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