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Glute Ham Raise

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Equipment

Glute-Ham Developer machine
Glute-Ham Developer machine

The Glute Ham Raise is an exercise targeting the hamstrings and glutes, enhancing lower body strength and stability. It involves lowering the body in a controlled manner and returning to the starting position, engaging the posterior chain effectively.

How to do it

  1. Position yourself on a Glute-Ham Developer machine, securing ankles under the footpads.
  2. Start with your body straight, hands crossed over chest or by your sides.
  3. Lower your torso towards the ground by hinging at the knees.
  4. Engage your hamstrings and glutes to raise your body back to the starting position.
  5. Maintain control and keep your back straight throughout the movement.

Muscles worked

Primary Hamstrings

Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus

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