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Banded Side-Lying Clamshell

This butterfly variation is a side-lying clamshell with a resistance band. Opening the top knee challenges the muscles around the outer hip.

  • Banded Side-Lying Clamshell
  • Banded Side-Lying Clamshell

Execution

  1. 1
    Lie on your side with your knees bent and a resistance band around your thighs, above the knees.
  2. 2
    Keep your hips stacked and your feet together, as shown in the demonstration.
  3. 3
    Open the top knee against the band without rolling your pelvis backwards.
  4. 4
    Lower the knee slowly and repeat, then turn over to train the other side.

Technique

Use a band that allows a controlled opening. Keep the motion at the hip instead of twisting your back.

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