Side Plank Clamshells

Technique

How to perform Side Plank Clamshells

1. Place a mini-loop band just above both knees and lie on your right side.
2. Bend both knees to about 90 degrees, keep your feet together, and position your right elbow beneath your shoulder.
3. Press through your right forearm and lower knee to lift your hips into a straight line from shoulders to knees.
4. Keep your pelvis stacked as you open your left knee against the band without separating your feet.
5. Lower the top knee under control while maintaining the lifted hips and preventing your torso from rolling backward.
6. After your repetitions, lower your hips, switch sides, and repeat.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Gluteus Medius, External Oblique, Gluteus Maximus, Internal Oblique.