Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Clamshell, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gluteus medius |
Setup
A mini band above the knees; also fine without one.
How to do it well
- Lie on your side, knees bent, feet together
- Open the top knee without rolling the hips back
- Lower slowly
Common mistakes
- Rolling the pelvis backward to open further
- Rushing the reps
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.