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Side Kick Series - Clamshells
Plane of Motion
Coronal
Muscle Focus
Objectives
More emphasis on the external rotators in the hip to clamshell.
Enhance stabilization of the lumbo-pelvic region and trunk to counteract leg movements at the hip.
Enhances scapular stabilization when positioned on the elbow.
Enhances the stability of the trunk, shoulders, neck, and hips.
Enhances the leg's range of motion at the hip.
Enhance pelvic stability as the top leg moves into external or lateral rotation.
Using the co-contraction of the back and abdominal muscles to maintain balance as the leg moves.
Strengthen the deep hip rotator muscles.
Enhance hip strength while addressing challenges to trunk stability.
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