Glute-Ham Sit-ups
Main muscle: Quads
Other muscles: Abs
Equipment: machine
Mechanics type: compound
Fitness level: expert
Category: Cross-training
Step by step
- Support pad set so the hips are free with the legs slightly bent
- Legs remain bent as the torso descends
- One hand, or both, touch the ground
- Legs extend to initiate the ascent
- Abdominals remain braced
- Complete when both hands touch the foot pad