Have you ever been given clam shell exercises to improve your gluteus medius strength?⁣ ⁣ If you are trying to improve your symmetry in the saddle and you want to strengthen your gluteus medius, clam exercises are NOT the most effective….⁣ ⁣ And yet I still constantly see clam exercises being recommended for improving hip strength and gluteus medius strength.⁣ ⁣ BUT studies have shown they actually only activate the gluteus medius less than 20%, pretty poor really!! And when your hip is flexed,