Movement Prep for Overhead lifting or Receiving – Lat stretch vs Prone reach and lift

First off, there is never a bad exercise, but there may be a more efficient choice.

Let’s compare the common banded clam exercise with a banded squat as a warm-up to activate the glutes, particularly the glute medius. Performing a banded clam can be challenging for some individuals, as the tensor fasciae latae (TFL) muscle can sometimes overpower the glute medius, especially during the hip flexion involved in the clam exercise. If the person performing or coaching the exercise doesn’t understand the difference, it’s easy to mistake the TFL for the glute medius.

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