27 min

Challenging Fitness Myths: The Clamshell Exercise's Glute Misconception and Effective Hip Strength Alternatives Art of Prevention

    • Medicine

Prepare to have your fitness beliefs rocked as we expose the clamshell exercise's hidden inefficacy! I'm taking you on a myth-busting mission to show why this popular rehab move might not be the powerhouse for hip stability it's often touted to be. With evidence from a 2019 study by Moore et al. that challenges the clamshell's ability to effectively work the gluteus medius and minimus, you'll learn why it's time to rethink this go-to exercise. This episode isn't just a critique; it's a revolu...

Prepare to have your fitness beliefs rocked as we expose the clamshell exercise's hidden inefficacy! I'm taking you on a myth-busting mission to show why this popular rehab move might not be the powerhouse for hip stability it's often touted to be. With evidence from a 2019 study by Moore et al. that challenges the clamshell's ability to effectively work the gluteus medius and minimus, you'll learn why it's time to rethink this go-to exercise. This episode isn't just a critique; it's a revolu...

27 min