Glute Ham Raise
Step by step
How to perform
- Position yourself face down on the machine, with your knees just below the pad. Your body should be in a straight line from your head to your knees.
- Slowly lower your upper body towards the floor by bending at the knees. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
- Once your body is almost parallel to the floor, use your hamstrings and glutes to pull your body back up to the starting position.
- Repeat this motion for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain good form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Glute Ham Raise is a powerful exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back, promoting strength, flexibility, and stability in the posterior chain. It's an excellent workout not only for athletes who want to enhance their performance in sports requiring explosive power, but also for anyone aiming to improve their overall fitness or recover from certain types of injuries. By incorporating this exercise into your routine, you can increase your lower body strength, improve your speed and jumping ability, and reduce the risk of injury in the lower back and knees.
Coaching cues
Form tips
It's essential to keep your back straight throughout the entire movement to avoid injury. Avoid rounding your back or hyperextending it at the top of the movement.
A common mistake is rushing through the exercise. Instead, focus on a slow, controlled movement both on the way down and on the way up. This will help to engage your muscles more effectively and reduce the risk of injury.
The Glute Ham Raise primarily targets your glutes and hamstrings. Make sure you're engaging these muscles during the exercise.
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