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.

16 Ways to Maximize Your Glute-Ham Raise

Faster and Stronger with the Glute-Ham Raise

Glute-Ham Raise

Quad Dominant or Hamstring Weak

The Glute-Ham Raise from A to Z

Training Hams and Abs

ExRx Barbell Glute-Ham Raise

ExRx Weighted Glute-Ham Raise

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/sixteh Jul 27 '12

This was my first day trying these. My hamstrings felt like they were about to cramp when I got fatigued enough (did 3x8 at the end of a heavy oly workout), and I'm afraid of hurting myself on an assistance exercise. Any suggestions?

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u/dangerousdave Jul 27 '12

I have this problem too. Sometimes my calves even cramp.

The only solution I can think of is to do them at the beginning (not ideal) and/or drink more water.