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Banded Clamshell

beginner Resistance band

Hip abduction exercise for glute medius with resistance band.

Primary Muscles

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Hip abductors

Instructions

Side-lying with band around thighs, knees bent. Open top knee against band like a clamshell, lower.

Common Mistakes

Hips rolling back, rotating pelvis, using momentum.

Variations

  • Hip Abduction Machine
  • Side Lying Hip Abduction
  • Banded Lateral Walk