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Glute ham raise: how to do it
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Knees on the pad, feet locked in
Starting position
Place your knees on the pad of a glute-ham bench, secure your feet and hold your body straight above your knees.
The movement
Lower forward until nearly horizontal, then pull yourself up by bending your knees and extending your hips.
Most common mistake
Don't arch your lower back as you rise, brace your stomach and let your knees and hips work together.
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