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Side Lying Clam

Fessiers (moyen fessier) Poids du corps
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Exécution

  1. Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle, keeping your feet together.
  2. Slowly raise your top knee as high as you can without moving your pelvis or letting your bottom leg leave the floor, mimicking the opening of a clamshell.
  3. Hold this position for a moment, ensuring your core is engaged and your hips are still.
  4. Slowly lower your knee to the starting position, completing one repetition of the Side Lying Clam exercise.

Présentation

À propos de cet exercice

The Side Lying Clam is a beneficial exercise that primarily strengthens the gluteus medius, a crucial muscle for hip stabilization and lower body strength. It's an excellent choice for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals undergoing physical therapy or recovering from lower body injuries. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can improve balance, enhance performance in other physical activities, and aid in injury prevention by promoting stronger, more stable hips.

Consignes du coach

Conseils techniques

Controlled Movement

Avoid rushing through the movements. When you open and close your legs, it should be a slow, controlled movement. This will help to ensure that you are using your muscles, rather than momentum, to perform the exercise.

Avoid Hip Rotation

Another common mistake is to roll the hip backwards while lifting the knee. To avoid this, keep your feet touching each other throughout the exercise and make sure your upper hip doesn't roll back.

Mindful Muscle Engagement

Focus on the muscle you are trying to work, which is the gluteus medius in this case

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