Clamshells - Hip activation exercise
Exercise Overview
Clamshells are a hip activation exercise used to strengthen the lateral hip muscles, especially the gluteal stabilizers. They are commonly prescribed to improve pelvic control, hip stability, and lower-limb alignment during functional movement.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus minimusGluteus maximusTensor fasciae lataeDeep hip external rotators
Related Conditions
Greater trochanteric pain syndromePatellofemoral pain syndromeHip weaknessPelvic instabilityIliotibial band-related symptomsDynamic knee valgus