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Illustration for the Side-lying clamshell exercise

Side-lying clamshell

  • Duration: 6 min
  • Level: Beginner
  • Goal track: Energy boost

Lie on your side with your knees bent and stacked, hips and shoulders in one line, resting your head on your lower arm or a cushion. This is your starting position. Keeping your feet touching and your hips still, breathe out as you lift your top knee open like a clamshell, then breathe in as you lower it back down with control. Keep your waist lifted slightly off the mat throughout. Repeat 8 to 10 times, then switch to lie on the other side.