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How would you do these if you dont have this machine in your gym..
SMith machine??
 
 
 
Increase Eccentric Loading on the Glute-Ham Raise
 
you tube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne_pPfxb-_8
By Charles poliquin
 
 
The glute-ham raise is a great exercise for the hamstrings, but it can be made more effective by increasing the eccentric overload because of the fast-twitch muscle fiber composition of this muscle group. To increase the eccentric loading, at the start of the exercise hold a dumbbell close to your chest; then pull yourself to the top position of the exercise in the conventional manner. At this point extend the dumbbell in front of you and then slowly return to the bottom position, keeping the dumbbell as parallel to the floor as possible.
 
By changing the resistance curve during this exercise, you increase the load during the eccentric portion. Also, consider that the glute-ham raise is a difficult enough exercise for many athletes to perform without additional resistance, so use a light weight (such as 2 ½ to 5 pounds) when first attempting this variation
 
http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/376/Tip-82-Increase-Eccentric-L-
oading-on-the-Glute-Ham-Raise.aspx

Check out our muscledog workout videos!!
 
 
 
Hamstring exercises!
 
http://www.muscledog.com/fetch_this/exercise_list?id=9#
 
 
Glutes Exercises
 
http://www.muscledog.com/fetch_this/exercise_list?id=8

face backwards on the lat pulldown machine and put your feet under the knee pads, you can find a low dumbbell rack and put your feet under there, use a partner… there are plenty of ways to do glute ham raises, you just have to think outside the box

Thanks!! I got creative at my gym yesterday.
 
I used the step up for the assisted pull up machine… my feet fit perfectly underneath… OMG!! They are sooooooo hard but i love love love them…
 
I think you have to be pretty advanced to do these… they are really hard even with no weight…
 
I hope people at my gym won’t copy me because they could really hurt them selves
 

yeah, these are a little advanced and are definitely tough to do, but that’s the beauty of this exercise. this isn’t one of those exercises that everyone can do, and it kind of naturally weeds out those who aren’t strong enough to handle it. there aren’t too many ways you can get assistance with this one, although i guess if you use the cage or rack, you could wrap bands around the rack and your waist. shrug

If you have someone hold down your feet you can do them on the floor

Yep… that is a great way but i dont like working out with people…
 
I really loved my strategy… it worked perfect…
 
Its supper hard but you can help assist yourself by pushing off the floor more explosive once you tire out…
 
I will try to slow down my reps on the way down more… that is my goal
 
 

Reverse Hypers can also be a great exercise for the hamstrings. THat video you posted is a tremendous video. People should have some very good base strength before moving on to real advanced strength training. Things like Glute Ham Raises go a LONG way in building that base strength.

yes i agree.. it is super hard and advanced to do..
 
OMG!! i see trainers at my gym trying to get thier clients to do it.. like first time clients lol..
 
They are so dumb! i am assuming they never tried it themselves
 
 

Are these your secret to a really nice booty Laura? Lol! ^_^

 
haha! Yahoo. Now we’re talking. Gotta get that booty

 
 
hahah .. just one of many!!!
 
SQUAT SQUAT SQUAT!
 
HIIT sprints on tredmill and stair master
 
and of course healthy diet!

What famous celebrity do you think has the nicest BOOTY!!
 
Guy or girl… GO!
 

J LO and Serena Williams are definitely blessed in that department :)

are we talking about strength in the hamstrings, or looks?  Its a whole different topoic.

I guess a nice shapely and toned back side lol
 
Not Kim Kardashian look.. She looks great but i don’t think she fits the “fitness guru” image..
  
 

Jessica Biel?

and she gets extra bonus points for sharing my name!

Jennifer Aniston isn’t too bad either. A little bit of curves never hurt :)

jennifer aniston is beautiful!!
 
 
 
Check this is… top 10 celebrity bodies.
 
http://top10.co/top-10-celebrity-bodies/kimberlybyrne
 
what are your thoughts?????????????

Check this out!!
 
it looks like the image ideal body is back to sexy curvy.
 
what do you think??
 
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/10-best-bodies-in-hollywood-554299
 

Here is a fun voting game..
 
Who has the hottest body!
 
http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/photos/vote-for-hollywoods-hottest-bodies--
201195
 

here is a list to help you..
 
I know alot of guys rave about these women
 
Halle Berry
Jessica Biel
Cameron Diaz
Eva Longoria
Jennifer Aniston
Eva Mendes
Demi Moore
Jennifer Lopez
Megan Fox
Kim kardashian
Madonna
Jessica Alba
Jaime Pressly
 Angelina Jolie
Salma Hayek
Sheryl Crow
Shakira
Beyounce
Jennifer garner
Carmen Electra
 

Wow, now that is an incredible list of females right there!!!

I think im a have to go with them all haha

There are a couple of real dogs on that list. Three who I would turn my head for are Amanda Sandoval, Robin Byrd, and Hillary Katzenmier…

 
 
who are these people?? i tried looking them up??
 
 

why is it that I never feel my hamstrings working when I am lifitng?  or why is it my hamstrings never ever get soar or tight?  It just seems very weird. 

do you ever do direct hamstring work?? maye your body has adapted to your training.. try doing an exercise that you have never done that works your hammies directly

Jon North doesn’t get sore, he is a robot. And there is almost no worse feeling than when my hamstrings are sore. It’s just so dang annoying. Difficult walking, stairs suck to walk, ugh. Just everything sucks when my hammies are sore

i agree! and even sitting is anyoing and i feel super tight