Barbell Glute-Ham Raise

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Barbell Glute-Ham Raise

Instructions

Preparation

Position thighs prone on padded hump. Place lower legs between padded braces and feet against platform. Lower torso by flexing hips. Place barbell on back of shoulders and grasp bar to sides.

Execution

Raise, or extend hips until torso is parallel to legs. Raise body by flexing knees. Keep hip straight. Lower body until horizontal by straightening knees. Lower torso by flexing hips. Repeat.

Comments

Exercise can be performed without added weight until more resistance is needed.

Classification

 Utility: Basic or Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Isolated
 Force: Pull

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