GHD Hip Extension
Intermediate
Posterior chain exercise on the GHD machine, hinging at the hips to target glutes and hamstrings.
Muscle Groups
gluteshamstringserector spinae
Equipment
ghd machine
Coaching Cues
- 1Squeeze your glutes hard at the top
- 2Hinge at the hips, not the lower back
- 3Keep a neutral spine throughout
Standards
- 1Start at full hip extension, body in a straight line
- 2Lower until the torso is perpendicular to the floor or below
- 3Return to full hip extension at the top
Scaling Options
- •Superman hold on the floor
- •Good mornings with light weight