The Clam Shell is an effective exercise to target the outer hip and glute muscles. This video tutorial is courtesy of Release Physical Therapy, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. For more...

Jan 1, 2021 · The clamshell exercise is a simple lower bodyweight workout that helps strengthen the gluteus medius and other hip surrounding muscles.

Sep 11, 2025 · In this video, certified trainer Jennifer Jacobs shows how to do a clam shell exercise to strengthen your hips and glutes.

Here's how to do the clamshell exercise to strengthen your hips and glutes and avoid pain or glute spasms.

Apr 20, 2024 · Follow this detailed guide to ensure you’re performing the clam shell exercise correctly, whether you’re a beginner or looking to add more challenge to your routine. Find the Right Position: …

Feb 11, 2023 · The clamshell is a technically uncomplicated exercise that strengthens your hips and gives your glutes an intensive workout, especially your gluteus medius, which is responsible for hip …

Aug 1, 2023 · The clamshell is an isolation exercise for many of the glute muscles that don’t get stimulated to their full potential with the standard squat or hip thrust movements.

Here, we break down this simple exercise and how it can help you stay warm, stay loose, and prep for a solid workout. Banded clamshells are great to use as part of a corrective exercise protocol, an …

Feb 19, 2020 · The Clamshell can benefit a wide variety of people and is used by Physical Therapists as a first step in strengthening the hips and core. This exercise can be used therapeutically to eliminate …

A clamshell is a one-piece container consisting of two halves joined by a hinge area which allows the structure to come together to close. Clamshells can be made to be reusable and reclosable, [1] or …