We had someone reach out about how to perform a clam or clamshell exercise so here you go!! 🎉 Truthfully, we don't prescribe or perform this exercise very often at OPAL because it's often performed incorrectly and there are other exercises we like better for targeting glute medius. That being said, to perform a clamshell correctly you have to master moving the hip without moving the low back (aka Movement Principle #4) and we are all about that. To perform a clamshell, lay on your side with you

Clamshells are one of those exercises that used to be given out in every glute and pelvic floor strengthening program. Then they got demonized and were cut out of everyone’s programming. Don’t get me wrong—I do believe that they can be excessively used without addressing the full picture of “weak glutes.” Oftentimes people don’t need more shortening (like in a clamshell), but instead need glute lengthening to help improve function and pelvic floor tightness. However, I do believe there is a time

The clamshell exercise is a staple of any rehab program that calls for glute activation moves. But honestly, it’s slightly overrated. And so often done INCORRECTLY. That’s why I wanted to share with you one of my favorite Glute Medius Activation Moves to do instead and 3 key cues to help you dial in your clam form if you decide to use that rehab moves as well. Subscribe for more workout and nutrition tips: youtube.com/@redefiningstrengthoc | Redefining Strength