Improving Leg Stability In The Saddle - Exercise 1: Banded Clams

Improving Rider Leg Stability - Exercise 1: Banded Clams
With Natalie Alexander, NMA Fitness
There are a couple of ways to perform this exercise; you can either do them lying on your side, sitting on the floor, or sitting on a chair if getting down to the floor is an issue.
1. Start by stepping into the resistance band and place it just above your knees.
2. Now choose your position; Lying on your side with knees and feet stacked on top of each other, or sitting on your bottom with knees up and feet together, or sitting on a chair with feet placed together.
3. Then, keeping your feet together, simply open your knees away from each other and push against the resistance of the band. Hold for a second. (If you are lying on your side, just open the top knee up towards the ceiling).
4. Then slowly bring your knees back together, and repeat.
5. This exercise will target your outer hip and glute muscles.
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