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Visual demonstration of the Clamshell exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Other
Primary muscles
Glutes
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise guide

Clamshell

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Clamshell is a exercise targeting Glutes (Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus).

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How to perform it

  1. Lie on your side with your legs stacked, knees bent at about 90 degrees, and your hips aligned. Rest your head on your bottom arm and place your top hand on your hip for support.
  2. Keep your feet together and your core engaged.
  3. Raise your top knee upward as far as possible without rotating your hips or lifting your feet off each other. Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
  4. Lower your knee back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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