Let it burn.

Hello friends!

After Monday’s riotous take on clamshells, I figured it would only be fair to provide y’all with some alternatives. I had an absolute blast filming this class, which takes us through isometric gluteus medius activation, floor glute work that feels lightly clamshell adjacent (but not constant shortening!), heavier, muscle-building lifts, and therapeutic glute lengthening work (both weighted and bodyweight) for those who struggle with tension in their pelvic floor and glutes. (Ahem, isn’t that like, most of us!?)

A note that while I use a ton of props here, the only essentials are a wall, a block (a thick book will do just fine), and a heavy weight, if you want one. I also used a stool (ottomans work!), a pillow/blanket, and a pilates ball (towels work) but you can totally do without/sub out as needed. What can I say -- I’m a total prop bitch. I love them.

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Thanks for being here!

Related reading:

• We love a hinge. On my fave strength building move that is, um, life.

• Deadlifts, lunges, and squats, oh my! On why lifting is basically a superfood for your pelvic floor.

• Move your ass. On why glute work matters so much for pelvic floor health.