Seated Clamshell with Band

SEATED CLAMSHELL WITH BAND

The seated clamshell with band exercise is a hip abductor and external rotation strengthening exercise. Loop a miniband or tie an exercise band around the thighs just above the knees. Sit down on a chair or bench with your knees bent to 90 degrees and feet planted together. Spread the band apart by pushing out with your knees and hold for up to 2 seconds before bringing the knees together again.

Muscles Involved:

• Gluteus Maximus

• Gluteus Medius

• Piriformis

Related Conditions:

• Knee Osteoarthritis

• Hip Osteoarthritis

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• Gluteal Tendinopathy

• Greater Trochanter Bursitis

• External Snapping Hip Syndrome

• Hip Impingement

• Knocked Knees / Genu Valgum

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