Jul 16, 2025 · The clamshell exercise builds glute strength and helps to reduce injury risk. Here, a trainer shares exactly how to do it, plus the benefits.

The clamshell exercise is a foundational hip stability movement commonly used in physical therapy to strengthen the gluteus medius and improve lower-extremity alignment and control.

Aug 11, 2024 · Fire up your glutes, mobilize and stabilize your hips, and improve your lower body workout performance with the clamshell exercise. We reveal how to do it right!

Nov 24, 2025 · When you do clamshells you’re activating your glutes (your butt muscles) which are crucial for walking, running, climbing stairs, picking up objects off the ground or even …

Feb 14, 2025 · Lie on your left side, with your legs together and knees bent. Activate your side abs and squeeze your glutes. With your feet together, slowly raise your right knee. Hold for …

6 days ago · Known for the way your legs move in the fashion of opening and closing a clamshell, the Clamshell Exercise engages the gluteus medius and minimus, which are essential …

Jun 7, 2023 · In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deeper into the clamshell exercise, including how to perform it properly, benefits, and variations. The clamshell exercise is a targeted …

Master the clamshell exercise in 3 simple steps to build hip strength, stabilize your core, and relieve tension—great for runners, lifters, and rehab.

Mar 14, 2024 · The position your legs are in makes them look like a clamshell. “Clamshells target and strengthen hip and glute muscles, the hip abductor muscles (glute medius being the most …

A physiotherapist-led guide to clamshell exercises. Covers benefits, variations, progressions, and common mistakes during rehab.