Glute-ham raise

How to do it

1. 1Adjust the glute‑ham extension machine to fit your body.
2. 2Lie face‑down on the machine with your ankles secured.
3. 3Place your hands on your chest or cross them over your chest.
4. 4Engage the hamstrings and glutes to lift your upper body toward the ceiling.
5. 5Continue lifting until your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
6. 6Pause briefly at the top, then lower the body slowly back to the start.
7. 7Repeat the desired number of reps.

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This page is for information and doesn’t replace a professional. If you have an injury or a medical condition, ask first. Data from the open catalogue hasaneyldrm/exercises-dataset, MIT licence.