Glute ham raise

How to do it

1. Set up on the GHD with your ankles secured under the rollers and knees on the pad.
2. Start with your body in a straight line from knees to head and torso vertical.
3. Lower your torso forward by extending your knees under control.
4. Descend until nearly parallel to the floor, keeping your hips extended.
5. Rise by contracting your hamstrings and glutes back to the vertical position.

Common mistakes

• Bending at the hip to help yourself up
• Lowering without control from lack of eccentric strength
• Rounding the back during the movement

Other variations

• Nordic curl