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Animated demonstration of the glute-ham raise exercise, targeting the Hamstrings using Body weight.

glute-ham raise

Body part
Upper legs
Equipment
Body weight
Target muscle
Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
gluteslower back

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Adjust the glute-ham raise machine to fit your body.

  2. Step 2: Position yourself face down on the machine with your ankles secured.

  3. Step 3: Place your hands on your chest or cross them over your chest.

  4. Step 4: Engage your hamstrings and glutes to lift your upper body up towards the ceiling.

  5. Step 5: Continue lifting until your body is in a straight line from your head to your heels.

  6. Step 6: Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

  7. Step 7: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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