Standing Clamshell Exercise – Hip Activation Warm-Up for Football Players
Watch how to perform Standing Clamshell Exercise to activate hips and boost lateral stability before football training.
How to Do Standing Clamshell Exercise
Stand upright with a resistance band around your thighs, just above the knees.
Shift your weight onto one leg and bend your knees slightly.
Rotate the opposite knee outward, keeping your feet planted.
Control the movement back to the starting position.
Perform for the set reps, then switch legs.
Why Standing Clamshell Exercise Matters
The Standing Clamshell Exercise strengthens the hip abductors, stabilizes the pelvis, and improves lateral movement control — all crucial for football performance.
For football players, this means:
Better hip strength for quick side steps
Enhanced pelvic stability to support agility
Reduced risk of hip and groin injuries
Exercise Details
Focus Area: Hips, glutes, lateral stability
Equipment: Resistance band
Duration/Reps: 10–15 reps per side, 2–3 sets
Skill Level: All levels
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