What's inside a clam? A retractable foot, a siphon for sucking up water, powerful muscles, and, sometimes, a pearl. And you thought oysters were fancy. Following is the transcript of the video.

"The Pilates clam (sometimes called clamshell) exercise is a side-lying exercise that targets and strengthens the hip abductor and glute medius muscles (or what I affectionately refer to as the ...

The clam is a simple yet powerful move that focuses on strengthening the glutes and hip abductors. These muscles are essential for maintaining good posture and mobility, especially for those who ...