L14: INWARD CLAM HIPS STRAIGHT Teaching points

Lesson instructions:

Read the exercise instructions 
Watch the video
Read contraindications

Instructional video coming soon!

Key teaching phrases 

• “You should not feel the muscles in the front of your leg working – if so you may be moving your leg forwards.” 
• “Imagine your thighs are train tracks and must stay parallel to each other.” 
• “Do not arch your lower back.” 

Contraindications 

• Neck pain in this position – you can try with the head resting on the arm or a pillow 
• Excessive back, hip or knee pain during this exercise 
• Excessive trochanteric tenderness of the hip on the floor. You can try using a very soft mat; however, if this is still painful the exercise is unsuitable