BANDED SIDE PLANK CLAMSHELL

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 Medius

• Quadratus Femoris

• Piriformis

Related Conditions:

• Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

• ITB Syndrome

• SIJ Syndrome

• External Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Gluteal Tendinopathy

• Glute Amnesia

Exercise Equipment:

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