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§ L · Exercises · AbductorsUpdated 6/2026

Clamshell Sit agains Wall

This exercise targets the glutes, especially through hip external rotation and abduction, without additional weight.

Muscle group
Abductors
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Compound
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abductors
Supporting muscles
Glutes

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Sit on the floor with your back against a wall and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Place the soles of your feet together and pull your heels toward your hips so your knees are bent and fall out to the sides.

  3. 03

    Lift your top knee up toward the midline while keeping the soles of your feet together and your hips and lower back against the wall.

  4. 04

    Lower your knee back down to the starting position with control and repeat at a steady pace.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your lower back neutral and avoid rotating your hips so the glutes stay engaged. Squeeze briefly at the top and lower slowly.

This exercise targets the glutes, especially through hip external rotation and abduction, without additional weight.

More exercises: Abductors

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