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Clam-Shell

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Human
muscles:AbductorsMuscle
auxiliary muscles:GlutesMuscle
required:Doable Without Equipment And Weights
optional:Fitness Mat, Resistance Band
fitness level:Easy
exercise type:Strength
Starting PositionExecution
Starting Position (Alternative)Execution

Starting Position

  • lay on one side
  • the knees are bent to 45 degrees
  • the upper leg lies exactly on the lower one
  • feet together
  • lay your head onto the lower hand

Correct Execution

  • lift the upper knee as much as possible without moving the rest of the body
  • the feet stick together
  • hold the position for 3 seconds
  • lower the knee and repeat execution
  • switch sides and repeat with the same number of repetitions

tip for the workout

  • you can impede the exercise if you use a resistance band

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Abductor Exercises, Leg Exercises, Strength Exercises