Glute Ham Roller; Hamstring Curl
The Glute Ham Roller Curl is easily one of the best movements for isolating the hamstrings. A great thing about the Glute Ham Roller is the ability to add or subtract resistance easily making it challenging for athletes/clients of all fitness levels.
I think we can all agree that hamstring and glute strength and endurance are important. Not only are they extremely valuable for athletes, such as runners, bikers and swimmers, but also for regular life too. Having strong hamstrings are essential for injury prevention as they take pressure away from the knee joint. The glutes are responsible for providing strength for walking, running, lifting, etc. Both the hamstrings and the glutes work together to stabilize the hips and keep your spine aligned and posture correct.
To execute this movement correctly, it is important to keep a straight alignment from your chest to your knees while making sure to squeeze the glutes and get a full hip extension.
The benefits of this exercise are hamstring hypertrophy, reduced risk of injury, and improvement in other sports such as running. The muscles worked are hamstrings, glutes, calves, lower back, and core.
