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§ L · Exercises · HamstringsUpdated 6/2026

Glute Ham Raise (VERSION 2)

This exercise effectively targets the glutes and hamstrings through knee flexion and hip extension without added weight.

Muscle group
Hamstrings
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Moderate technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Hamstrings
Supporting muscles
GlutesLower Back

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Set up on the glute ham raise machine with your knees close to the front edge of the pad and your ankles secured under the rollers, keeping your body straight from your knees to your head.

  2. 02

    Brace your core, squeeze your glutes, and keep your hips extended to prevent them from bending during the movement.

  3. 03

    Lower yourself forward under control by hinging only at the knees toward the floor until you can no longer maintain the position without your hips bending.

  4. 04

    Pull yourself back up by forcefully squeezing your glutes and bending your knees until you return to the starting position with your body straight.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Glute Ham Raise (VERSION 2) is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your spine in a neutral position and your hips fully extended throughout the movement. Do not let your lower back overextend. Adjust the machine so your knees are at the front edge of the pad and your ankles remain securely under the rollers.

This exercise effectively targets the glutes and hamstrings through knee flexion and hip extension without added weight.

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