Glute Ham Raise

Develop serious hamstring strength with this controlled movement.

This hamstring isolation exercise teaches controlled movement and strength through your full range of motion. It's great for athletes and injury prevention.

Instructions

  1. Adjust the machine to your height and lie face down with knees just behind the support pad.
  2. Flex your knees to raise your body upright while keeping your upper body straight and core tight.
  3. Press your toes into the footplate and contract your glutes at the top.
  4. Lower yourself slowly and under control back to the start.