EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Standing Clam
Are you ready for your next clamshell progression?! This week’s exercise of the week works the same muscles as the clam but also challenges your balance and lower extremity strength and stability.
Instructions: Begin standing on one leg with a band slightly above your knees (if you are using a resistance band). Keeping the knees aligned, raise the lifted leg out to the side without moving the trunk then lower slowly back to the starting position. Remember to keep the core engaged as the trunk should stay stable and hips should stay level throughout the exercise. Perform 10-15 repetitions per side and repeat for 2-3 rounds.
Let us know how you fair with this challenging clamshell variation!