Glute Ham Raise Machine: Single Leg Raise? is this ok for track runners

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        • Participant
          jazzyjustjazzy on December 22, 2006 at 7:59 am #12553

          Is this machine ok for track athletes (particularly runners)?

          CX 119 GLUTE TRAINER | PRODUCT OVERVIEW

          CX 119 | Features

          Muscles Trained: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings

          Provides isolation of the gluteus muscles through hip joint motion
          by eliminating movement of the knee
          Adjustable roller pad for user size and gluteus/hamstring isolation
          Axis alignment for proper biomechanical positioning
          Gas spring assist on foot platform

          Length: 62" | Width: 36" | Height: 61"
          Carriage Weight: 10 lbs.
          Weight Stack: 100 lbs.
          Total Machine Weight: 385 lbs.
          General Instructions:

          Here is a picture of the machine at this web page:

          https://www.body-masters.com/bmsi/cx/CX119.html

          Muscles Trained: Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings

          Select desired weight.
          Adjust foot platform to desired height.
          Step onto platform, position hips securely against hip block pad, lean forward onto forearm pads and grasp upright handles.
          Place foot of exercise leg securely onto foot plate.
          Lift weight by extending hip joint of exercise leg.
          Return to starting position and repeat as desired.
          Weight Stack: 80 lbs.

        • Participant
          Daniel Andrews on December 22, 2006 at 8:59 am #61039

          Typically machine's are bad, but Glute-Ham Raises are good for sprinters/runners.  This particular machine is worthless to me and I suspect most on this board will agree with that assessment.

        • Participant
          utfootball4 on December 22, 2006 at 9:03 am #61040

          Typically machine's are bad, but Glute-Ham Raises are good for sprinters/runners.  This particular machine is worthless to me and I suspect most on this board will agree with that assessment.

          i agree its a piece of crap.

        • Participant
          QUIKAZHELL on December 22, 2006 at 9:08 am #61041

          Agreed. Plus you can probably buy both a GHR and a reverse hyper for the price of that.

        • Keymaster
          Mike Young on December 22, 2006 at 9:59 pm #61042

          I just saw some new glute ham machines from hammer strength (I think can't exactly remember) that were the best I'd ever seen and could actually double as back extension devices due to the ability to change the angle from parallel.

          ELITETRACK Founder

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