The clamshell exercise is known to target key muscles ... mimicking the movement of a clam. Improved hip strength and alignment Potential reduction in hip-related discomfort and injury risk ...

"The Pilates clam (sometimes called clamshell) exercise is a side-lying exercise that targets and strengthens the hip abductor and glute medius muscles (or what I affectionately refer to as the ...

How to do it: Grab a mini-band or tie a loose, flat resistance band into a loop that's about a foot across. Wrap the band ...

According to the National Academy of Sport Medicine, clam shells are ... down to the floor. This exercise is often a staple used by physical therapists to build hip strength.

Why it works: By keeping yourself in a straight line from your knees to shoulders and then slowly leaning back you are creating max length in your hip flexors under load. How: To do this exercise ...