If you’re looking for a simple yet effective way to activate your glutes and improve hip stability, Banded Supine Clamshells are a go-to move. Great as a warm-up, accessory exercise, or part of rehab, this variation adds resistance while keeping things low-impact.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Set Up on the Floor
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. - Add the Band
Place a resistance band just above your knees. - Engage and Press
Keeping your feet together, press your knees apart as far as you can, engaging your glutes. - Control the Return
Slowly return your knees back to the starting position—don’t let the band snap them back. - Stay Controlled
Keep your core engaged and hips steady throughout the movement. Focus on controlled, deliberate reps.
This move is perfect for:
- Glute activation before lifting
- Improving hip mobility
- Reducing knee and lower back strain
Perform 2–3 sets of 10–15 reps, and feel the burn in all the right places!