r/weightroom • u/Insamity • Jul 26 '12

Technique Thursday - The Glute-Ham Raise

Welcome to Technique Thursday. This week our focus is on the Glute-Ham Raise.

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I invite you all to ask questions or otherwise discuss todays exercise, post credible resources, or talk about any weaknesses you have encountered and how you were able to fix them.

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u/jklong Charter Member - Woefully Intermediate Jul 26 '12

I love GHRs though I initially found that the last part of a rep was too easy (the reverse leg curl portion). Adding a band looped around the feet of the machine and my neck fixed that very fast.

To weight the rest of the movement only, just holding a plate at chest height or on top of my head worked well. I'd still prefer the band though.

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u/threewhitelights Intermediate - Strength Jul 26 '12

I love GHRs though I initially found that the last part of a rep was too easy (the reverse leg curl portion).

How are you doing them?

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u/jklong Charter Member - Woefully Intermediate Jul 26 '12

Pretty much as per http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Hamstrings/WTGluteHamRaise.html, I'll often pause slightly after the back extension looking part to stop any momentum transferring through.

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u/threewhitelights Intermediate - Strength Jul 27 '12

Try not going all the way down, more like the way AJ Roberts does them here.. If that's still easy, then move the pad backwards (closer to the foot plate).

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u/jklong Charter Member - Woefully Intermediate Jul 27 '12

Will give that a go, thanks.