Banded Side Plank Clamshell

Exercise Overview

This is a hip abductor and core stability exercise. Start by looping a band around both knees and going into a half side plank position. Keep both knees bent and heels together as you rotate the top thigh internal external rotation and abduction. Return to starting position to complete a repetition.

Muscles Involved

Gluteus MediusQuadratus FemorisPiriformis

Related Conditions

Greater Trochanteric Pain SyndromeITB SyndromeSIJ SyndromeExternal Snapping Hip SyndromeGluteal TendinopathyGlute Amnesia

Equipment Needed

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