Side Plank Banded Clamshells
Exercise Overview
Side plank banded clamshells combine hip abductor strengthening with core and lateral hip stability training. This exercise is commonly used to improve gluteal activation and pelvic control during walking, running, and single-leg tasks.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus mediusGluteus minimusGluteus maximusObliquesTransverse abdominis
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeIliotibial band syndromeGreater trochanteric pain syndromeHip instabilityDynamic knee valgus
