Hamstring Raise

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Instructions Preparation Adjust padded supports and kneel upright in apparatus. Position knees on near-upper side of padded hump, ankles between padded supports, and feet on platform. Place arms behind back, across chest, or bent beside head depending on desired intensity. Execution Lower body until horizontal by straightening knees. Raise body by flexing knees only allowing hips to bend slightly. Repeat. Comments Advanced exercise performed on Glute Ham Raise Apparatus. Dorsal flexion of ankle reduces active insufficiency of Gastrocnemius allowing it to assist in knee flexion. Also see Hamstring Raise comments. Easier Movement is easiest with hands behind hips as shown. Also consider the Glute-Ham Raise or performing self-assisted version. Self-assisted Hamstring Raise Glute-Ham Raise Harder Exercise can be made more challenging by placing arms across chest or even harder by placing hands on head or beyond head. See Arm Position During Waist Exercises. Exercise can also be performed with additional weight. Weighted Hamstring Raise Barbell Hamstring Raise

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Pull Muscles Target Hamstrings Synergists Gastrocnemius Gracilis Sartorius Popliteus Stabilizers Gluteus Maximus Adductor Magnus Erector Spinae Antagonist Stabilizers Rectus Abdominis Obliques Rectus Femoris Tibialis Anterior