Legs·Machine·Compound
Glute Ham Raise
Hamstrings · Machine
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Machine
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The Glute Ham Raise is an intermediate machine exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCalves secondaryGlutes secondary
How to Do the Glute Ham Raise
- 1Begin by adjusting the equipment to fit your body. Place your feet against the footplate in between the rollers as you lie facedown. Your knees should be just behind the pad.
- 2Start from the bottom of the movement. Keep your back arched as you begin the movement by flexing the knees. Drive your toes into the foot plate as you do so. Keep your upper body straight, and continue until your body is upright.
- 3Return to the starting position, keeping your descent under control.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.