How to do Natural Glute Ham Raise

Muscles worked

Main: Hamstrings. Also: Calves, Glutes, Lower back.

Step by step

1. Using the leg pad of a lat pulldown machine or a preacher bench, position yourself so that your ankles are under the pads, knees on the seat, and you are facing away from the machine. You should be upright and maintaining good posture.
2. This will be your starting position. Lower yourself under control until your knees are almost completely straight.
3. Remaining in control, raise yourself back up to the starting position.
4. If you are unable to complete a rep, use a band, a partner, or push off of a box to aid in completing a repetition.

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• Alternating Hang Clean
• Ball Leg Curl
• Band Good Morning
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Instructions from Free Exercise DB, in the public domain. General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.