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GHD Back Extension

Lower back · Middle back · Glute-ham developer

How to do it

  1. Set the glute-ham developer pads so your hip crease sits just past the edge of the hip pad and your ankles are locked under the foot pads.
  2. Start with your torso hanging down, roughly perpendicular to the floor, hands crossed over your chest.
  3. Brace your core and squeeze your glutes to raise your torso up until it is in line with your legs.
  4. Do not hyperextend past a straight line at the top.
  5. Lower back down under control through the same range until your torso returns past parallel.
  6. Repeat for the set without swinging or bouncing at the bottom.
Primary muscle
Lower back
Secondary muscles
Middle back
Equipment
Glute-ham developer