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

Equipment Needed

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