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Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension

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Equipment

Glute-Ham Developer machine
Glute-Ham Developer machine

The Glute Ham Developer Hip Extension is an exercise that targets the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings to improve strength and stability. It focuses on extending the hips while maintaining a strong core position, making it beneficial for enhancing posterior chain strength.

How to do it

  1. Position yourself on the Glute-Ham Developer machine with your hips over the pad.
  2. Secure your feet between the foot pads and maintain a straight line from head to heels.
  3. Keeping your back straight, slowly lower your torso towards the ground by hinging at the hips.
  4. Engage your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position, keeping the movement controlled.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Gluteus Medius Trapezius Lower Fibers

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