Beginner

GLUTE-HAM RAISE

Upper legs
Body Part
Hamstrings
Target Muscle
Body weight
Equipment
Beginner
Difficulty
Hamstrings
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Est. Calories/min
5.00
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Step:1 Adjust the glute-ham raise machine to fit your body.
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Step:2 Position yourself face down on the machine with your ankles secured.
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Step:3 Place your hands on your chest or cross them over your chest.
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Step:4 Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift your upper body up towards the ceiling.
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Step:5 Continue lifting until your body is in a straight line from your head to your heels.
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Step:6 Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
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Step:7 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  • Warm up properly before starting
  • Maintain proper form throughout
  • Control the negative (eccentric) phase
  • Breathe out during the effort phase
  • Rest 60–90 seconds between sets
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