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Partner Floor Glute-Ham Raise being performed with proper form
Partner Floor Glute-Ham Raise demonstration video — proper form for the full movement.

How to do a Partner Floor Glute-Ham Raise

Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology

About this exercise

Sets Logged
93,121
Popularity Rank
916th
Difficulty
Advanced
Hamstrings Strength
63 mSCORE 84th
Equipment Required
Bodyweight-only

Workouts with Partner Floor Glute-Ham Raise

    Target muscles worked

    Primary Muscles
    Hamstrings
    Secondary Muscles
    Glutes, Calves

    Instructions for Proper Form

    Partner Floor Glute-Ham Raise is a challenging bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes. By having a partner hold your legs, you generate resistance as you lower your body towards the ground. This exercise builds strength by using eccentric contractions and is excellent for hamstring development. It's a great addition for anyone wanting to increase their posterior chain strength and stability.

    1. Start with both knees on the floor and your knees flexed to 90 degrees behind you. Place your heels under a stable object or use a partner to assist you.
    2. Maintain a straight alignment from your knees to your shoulders as you extend your knees to lower yourself to the ground.
    3. Keep your arms extended in front of you to catch yourself once you contact the ground.
    4. Push off the ground to return to the starting position while maintaining an upright posture.

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