Glute-ham raise
The glute-ham raise is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings. It involves lowering and raising the body by flexing and extending the knees while keeping the hips extended. This exercise is typically performed on a glute-ham developer (GHD) machine.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid hyperextending your lower back.
- Control the movement to avoid using momentum.
What to watch out for
- knee injuries
- lower back pain
- hamstring strains
Also known as
glute-ham developer, GHD raise, glute-ham raise (Italian: sollevamento gluteo-ham), hamstring exercise, bodyweight hamstring exercise