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Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist

The Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist is a compound exercise that mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). You'll need: ghd machine.

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Required Equipment

GHD Machine
GHD Machine

Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Obliques; Hip Adductors

How to do the Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist

  1. Adjust the glute ham developer machine so your hips rest comfortably on the pad and your feet are securely locked behind the foot rollers.

  2. Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands lightly behind your head.

  3. Engage your core and lower your upper body backward in a controlled motion until your torso is parallel to the floor or slightly below.

  4. Contract your abdominal muscles forcefully to lift your upper body back up to the starting upright position.

  5. Pause briefly at the top while maintaining tension in your abs before beginning the next repetition.

Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist FAQs

What muscles does the Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist work?

The Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist mainly works the core, with help from the hip adductors (inner thighs). The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist?

Ghd machine.

Is the Glute Ham Developer Sit-Up & Russian-Twist a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

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