Exercises

Clam Shell

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Hip-abduction exercise performed lying on your side with knees bent, opening the top knee like a clamshell to strengthen the gluteus medius.

The clam shell activates the gluteus medius for hip stability, supporting HYROX Sandbag Lunges and knee health during running.

Definition

This is a resistance-training movement. Joint positions, range, tempo and load change the task, and several muscles contribute; the movement does not isolate one muscle.

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Programming

Use a controlled, pain-free range and choose load, repetitions and progression for the individual goal and response. No fixed dose fits everyone, and this exercise does not guarantee injury prevention or HYROX® performance.

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FAQ

Is there one correct technique or dose?

No. It depends on the task, goal, equipment and individual response.

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Does one measurement prove an outcome?

No. Acute or field measures require context and do not establish long-term adaptation.

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Does it guarantee HYROX® performance?

No. Exercise relevance does not guarantee individual race transfer.

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