Hamstrings Upper Legs Body Weight #3193
Glute-Ham Raise
Animated demonstration
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At a glance
- Target muscle
- Hamstrings
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Synergist group
- Glutes
Secondary muscles
Glutes Lower Back
How to perform
- 1
Adjust the glute-ham raise machine to fit your body.
- 2
Position yourself face down on the machine with your ankles secured.
- 3
Place your hands on your chest or cross them over your chest.
- 4
Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift your upper body up towards the ceiling.
- 5
Continue lifting until your body is in a straight line from your head to your heels.
- 6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.