Glute Clam

How to Left Leg Clam

Primary Muscles: Legs,  Glutes

Exercise Families: Hip Abduction

Equipment: Bodyweight

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Lie on your right side with your head resting on your bottom arm, legs bent, and top leg stacked on top of your bottom leg.

2. Keep the feet together and knees bent, lift the left leg as high as you can. Pause, hold the up-position, and slowly lower the leg to the starting position.

3. Be sure to keep the hips level, not allowing them to shift as you lift the left leg.

4. You should feel this working the glutes, hips, and outer thighs.

How to Right Leg Clam

Primary Muscles: Legs,  Glutes

Exercise Families: Hip Abduction

Equipment: Bodyweight

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Lie on your left side with your head resting on your bottom arm, legs bent, and top leg stacked on top of your bottom leg.

2. Keep the feet together and knees bent, lift the right leg as high as you can. Pause, hold the up-position, and slowly lower the leg to the starting position.

3. Be sure to keep the hips level, not allowing them to shift as you lift your right leg.

4. You should feel this working the glutes, hips, and outer thighs.

Alternative Exercises:

Hip Lift • Glute Pulse