Comparative Effects of Clamshells and Frog Pump Exercises

Clamshell Exercise: The clamshell exercise keeps the hips moving, it strengthens both the gluteus medius AND gluteus maximus. The gluteus medius is the main abductor (movement away from the midline of the body) and external rotator of the hip.

Frog pump exercise: The frog hip thrust mainly targets the gluteal muscles responsible for thigh extension and abduction. The exercise also works the hamstrings on the back of the thighs which helps in hip extension.