Stabilize your hips, prevent back pain, and work your whole lower body with just one move.

The Pilates clamshell is the ultimate multitasker.

This motion builds strength in key areas of the lower body, helping to improve stability in these spots.

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Of course, proper form is important both to prevent injury and reap the benefits of the move.

Then, he demos how to do the move properly.

Press play on the video above for everything it’s crucial that you know.

Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

instructor atEast River Pilatesin New York City

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Woman doing hip exercises

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles