Side Lying Clam and Kick (female)

Side Lying Clam and Kick demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie on your side with your knees bent and feet stacked on top of each other
  • 2Keeping your feet together, lift your top knee as high as possible without moving your pelvis
  • 3Kick your top leg forward while keeping it at the height of your lifted knee
  • 4Bring your leg back to its initial position and close your clam
  • 5Repeat the movement on the other side

Tips:

  • Ensure your body is aligned (hip on top of the hip, shoulder on top of the shoulder)
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise to maintain stability
  • Avoid rotating your pelvis back or forward during the exercise
  • Keep your feet together throughout the exercise

Side Lying Clam and Kick Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs