Primal Performance Series Glute Ham Developer (GHD)

The Primal Performance Series Glute Ham Developer (GHD) is a commercial posterior chain trainer for glute ham raises, back raises, reverse hypers and Russian twists, adjustable for length and height with quick release pop pins. It needs a 2000 × 830 mm footprint, stands 1540 mm high and weighs 135 kg, so it is a solid, planted station for strength and conditioning floors.

The glute ham raise is one of the few bodyweight exercises that trains the hamstrings at both the knee and the hip, which is why the GHD is a staple for athletes building hamstring strength for running and jumping.

Who it is for

• Strength and conditioning facilities training hamstring and posterior chain strength for sport
• Commercial gyms with a functional or athletic training zone
• PT studios coaching clients through progressions from band assisted to full glute ham raises
• Performance centres running high intensity group sessions

Key features

• Length and height adjustment with quick release pop pins so each user can set the hip pad and foot position fast
• 3 mm commercial grade steel frame powder coated in matte black
• Dual rip resistant pads with durable upholstery
• Resistance band hooks for band assisted glute ham raises and back raises
• Support handles on the footplate to help users mount and dismount safely
• Adjustable pads that open up a wide exercise menu, from single leg raises to Russian twists

Muscles worked and exercise list

A GHD trains the whole posterior chain with the feet anchored, from knee flexion through hip and spinal extension, and it doubles as a core station.

• Primary: hamstrings, glutes and spinal erectors
• Secondary: calves, obliques and abdominals
• Glute ham raises, including single leg and band supported versions
• Back raises and single leg back raises for hip and lower back extension
• Reverse hypers for glute and lower back work
• Side bending torso rotations and Russian twists for trunk strength

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How much space does the GHD need?

It measures 2000 mm long, 830 mm wide and 1540 mm high. Users extend past the pad at the head end, so allow about 600 mm of clear space all round as a minimum, giving a zone of roughly 3.2 × 2.0 m.

How is the GHD loaded?

There is no weight stack. Most exercises use bodyweight, resistance bands can be attached to the band hooks to assist or add resistance, and advanced users can hold a plate or medicine ball for extra load.

Is ceiling height an issue?

No. The frame is 1540 mm tall, and while the torso rises during back raises and twists, it stays well under a standard 2.4 m ceiling.

What warranty does the GHD have?

Primal Strength's full commercial use warranty is 5 years on the frame, 3 years on parts, and 1 year on pads, cables, pulleys and wearables, plus 1 year of labour.

Can you deliver and install it in Australia?

Yes. We ship Australia-wide from our Melbourne warehouse, and most metro deliveries arrive 1 to 7 business days after dispatch. It is packed at 185 kg in a 2020 × 780 × 540 mm crate, so check access and note that some regional addresses need a freight quote. Use the Ask about this machine form on this page for a delivery and installation quote.

Is a GHD suitable for beginners?

Yes, with progressions. Beginners can start with back raises and band supported glute ham raises, then remove the band as strength builds. The length and height settings let coaches set the pad so each user is in a safe position.

Building a posterior chain area? Pair the GHD with the Primal Club Hyper Extension and a glute drive for a complete lower body strength zone.