Clam Shell

With Band (Elevated Hips)

-Place appropriate band just above your knees.

-Lie on your side and position your hips and buttocks towards your heels.

-Planted elbow is directly under your shoulder.

-Place your non-planted hand on the top of your planted arm's shouder (as shown), this will remind you to keep your shoulder "packed down".

-Bring hips forward until your head, shoulders, hips and knees form a straight line.

-Lift top leg for said amount of reps.

-Repeat on other side.

Common Mistakes

-Elbow is NOT directly under shoulder.

-Hips roll backward.

-Planted shoulder migrates toward ear, it should be packed down.