05/29/2026
🔥 EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: GHD (Glute Ham Developer) 🔥
If we could only pick ONE exercise to build stronger hamstrings, the GHD would be near the top of the list.
Why?
✅ Trains the hamstrings through both knee flexion and hip extension functions
✅ Builds strength where many athletes are weakest — the hamstrings and glutes
✅ Improves sprinting speed, jumping ability, and deadlift performance
✅ Helps reduce injury risk by strengthening the back side of the body
Unlike many machine hamstring curls, the GHD forces your hamstrings, glutes, and core to work together as a unit, making it one of the most effective posterior chain exercises available.
New to GHDs? No problem.
🔹 Start with partial range of motion reps
🔹 Use your hands on the handles or push lightly off the pad for assistance
🔹 Control the lowering phase and focus on good positioning
🔹 Perform eccentric-only reps (slow lowers) if full reps are too difficult
Even strong lifters are often humbled by their first set of GHDs!
Give them a try this week!
