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How to do a clamshell exercise: a Hinge Health guide
Learn how to do a clamshell exercise to help with lower body strength and mobility, plus modifications to make it easier or harder.
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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2025
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What is a clamshell exercise?
What muscles does the clamshell work?
Clamshell benefits
Clamshell: exercises and modifications
How Hinge Health can help you
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