Clam Bridge
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Abductors
Clam Bridge focuses on Glutes, Abductors, with Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Clam Bridge with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Place your arms by your sides with palms down.
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Lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
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While keeping your hips elevated, slowly open your knees out to the sides, squeezing your glutes.
- 4
Bring your knees back together to the starting clam position.
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Lower your hips back down to the floor to complete one repetition.
Secondary Muscles
While Clam Bridge primarily targets Glutes, Abductors , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Clam Bridge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Clam Bridge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
