Glute-ham raise

Glute-ham developer

Also called ghr, glute ham developer raise

Glute-ham raise, start positionGlute-ham raise, end position
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On a glute-ham bench with the feet locked and thighs supported, lower the torso toward the floor with a straight body, then curl back up with the hamstrings and glutes.

  1. Feet locked, hips and knees extend together
  2. Straight line from knees to head
  3. Pull up with the hamstrings, not the lower back

Movement

Pattern
Knee flexion
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Glute-ham bench
Variation of
Nordic hamstring curl

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Core
Lower body

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