Clam Shell

Calisthenics / Pilates / Beginner

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How to do Clam Shell:

Step 1: Lay down on your side with your knees at a 90 degree angle and your midsection slightly bent as well.
Step 2: Rotate your top leg upwards 6-8 inches and then back down.
Step 3: Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions and then lay on the other side of your body and repeat the motion.

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clam shell is a calisthenics and pilates exercise that primarily targets the outer thighs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors and glutes ...more

clam shell is a calisthenics and pilates exercise that primarily targets the outer thighs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors and glutes.

Learning proper clam shell form is easy with the step by step clam shell instructions, clam shell tips, and the instructional clam shell technique video on this page. clam shell is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the clam shell video, learn how to do the clam shell, and then be sure and browse through the clam shell workouts on our workout plans page!