Exercise description
Starting Position: Begin the Clamshell exercise in a comfortable starting position, lying on your side with your hips and knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Ensure your head, shoulders, and hips are in alignment, maintaining a straight line from head to tailbone. Rest your top hand on your hip or on the mat for stability. Execution: As you inhale, engage your core muscles to stabilize your spine and pelvis. Exhale gently, initiating the movement from your hip joint. Slowly lift your top knee away from the bottom knee while keeping your feet touching. Imagine you are opening like a clamshell. This movement should be controlled and precise. Inhale and hold the position at the top for a brief moment, maintaining the engagement of your core. Exhale as you lower your top knee back down to meet the bottom knee, returning to the starting position.
