Glute Ham Raise

advancedcompoundpullmachine

Glute Ham Raise is an advanced compound pull using machine. It loads Hamstrings.

Glute Ham Raise demonstration — Demonstration clip from FitSync’s bundled exercise-media index (third-party set, same as the app).

Muscles worked

Primary: Hamstrings
Secondary: Glutes, Calves, Back

Setup

Stand or sit tall with machine. Soft elbows, ribs down.

How to do it

Raise to the target height. Lead with Hamstrings, not momentum.
Lower on a slow count.

Coaching cues

Pinkies slightly up on laterals; thumbs up on front raises.
No swinging.

Common mistakes

Using the traps and leaning back. Lighter load; pause at the top.

Related lifts

Barbell RDL Hamstrings
Cable RDL Hamstrings
Dumbbell RDL Hamstrings
Good Morning Hamstrings
Kettlebell Deadlift Hamstrings
Kettlebell RDL Hamstrings

MyCoach programs the Glute Ham Raise into your plan, tracks every set, and answers “am I doing this right?” with your real numbers.

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