The Clamshell is one of the most recommended exercises in the rehab world! The tricky thing is that Clamshells only covers one function of the hips (Abduction) and works the Glute Medius, which is supposed to improve your hip stability... The problem is though, hips have 6 main functions so if you aren’t working on them all you’re only doing a fraction of the work! Always think of your joints from all angles, don’t blame individual muscles and especially don’t just use one exercise to try and fi

A clamshell is an okay place to start for glute med/min work but I wouldn’t stay there long! You’ll target your outer hip more effectively with movements like side plank leg lifts (from knees or feet), resisted hip abduction and single leg RDLs. Another sneaky glute med exercise that I love is a weighted step up but you hold the weight in your opposite hand. Give one of these a try in your next strength session! #strengthtrainingforrunners #glutestrength #injuryprevention #physiotherapist | Runn