HamstringsAdvancedIsolation

Glute-Ham Raise

Hamstring curl on a GHD bench using your bodyweight.

Glute-Ham Raise: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Hamstrings at hip and knee together
  • Athletic strength

How to do it

  1. Knees just behind the pad
  2. Lower with a straight body
  3. Curl up by pulling with the heels

Common mistakes

  • Bending at the hips
  • Using arms to push

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
5–8
Rest
120 s
Reps in reserve
2
Load step
2.5 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Knee · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse knee limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

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