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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Glute-Ham Raise	Hamstrings — Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus (primary — knee flexion against bodyweight from fully extended position), Gluteus Maximus (primary — hip extension at the top), Gastrocnemius (secondary — crosses knee joint), Erector Spinae (secondary — lumbar stabiliser)
Nordic Curl (eccentric)	Hamstrings — all three heads (primary — maximum eccentric loading as the body lowers forward under bodyweight), Gluteus Maximus (isometric stabiliser at hip), one of the highest hamstring injury prevention exercises in sports medicine programming
Back Extension / Hyperextension	Erector Spinae — all three columns (primary — spinal extension from flexed position), Multifidus (primary — deep lumbar stabiliser), Gluteus Maximus (secondary — hip extension at top), Hamstrings (secondary — hip extension assist)
Hip Extension (flat position)	Gluteus Maximus (primary — horizontal hip extension from flat pad position), Hamstrings (primary co-contractor — hip extension stabiliser), Erector Spinae (secondary — lumbar hold)
Loaded Back Extension (plate held at chest)	Erector Spinae (primary — external load increases resistance beyond bodyweight), Gluteus Maximus (primary), Multifidus (primary), Hamstrings (secondary). Flat hip extension design supports plate or dumbbell loading at the chest for progressive overload
Banded Glute-Ham Raise (band pegs)	Hamstrings (primary — band adds resistance at the top of the raise where bodyweight resistance decreases), Gluteus Maximus (primary — end-range hip extension loaded by band tension), filling the strength curve gap at the shortened muscle position
Sit-Up / Decline Crunch (inverted position)	Rectus Abdominis (primary — spinal flexion against bodyweight in declined position), Hip Flexors (primary — hip flexion component), External Obliques (secondary stabiliser)

The glute-ham raise and Nordic curl are the two bodyweight posterior chain exercises that sports medicine consistently identifies as the most effective for hamstring strength development and injury prevention — neither is replicable on a standard leg curl machine because both involve the hamstrings working simultaneously as knee flexors and hip extensors through the full movement arc. The DRE6032 is the dedicated station that makes these exercises accessible without requiring the spotter assistance that floor-based Nordic curls demand.

Who this machine is built for

Serious Home Gym Builders
The glute-ham developer is one of the most impactful posterior chain additions a home gym can have — the GHD raise and Nordic curl are exercises that most home gym setups cannot perform without a dedicated bench. The DRE6032 brings both movements, plus back extensions and hip extensions, into a 69.1"×51.2" station that handles bodyweight, plate-loaded, and band-loaded variations as strength develops.

Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
Posterior chain development — hamstring thickness, glute-ham tie-in, and lower back muscularity — is built through exercises that load the hamstrings through both their knee flexion and hip extension functions simultaneously. The glute-ham raise does this at a degree that seated or lying leg curls do not. The DRE6032's flat hip extension design, adjustable ankle pads, and band pegs cover the full posterior chain isolation programme from bodyweight beginner sets through to externally loaded advanced development work.

Commercial Gym Owners and Operators
A GHD bench is a standard piece of equipment in well-equipped commercial gyms and CrossFit facilities. The DRE6032's 3-position ankle pad and 8-position footplate cover the full size range of a commercial membership without tools, and the anti-slip platforms make safe mounting and dismounting fast between users. The resistance band pegs add progressive loading without requiring weight storage near the machine.

University and College Athletic Departments
The Nordic curl and glute-ham raise are cornerstones of athletic hamstring injury prevention programming across football, soccer, sprinting, and rugby. The DRE6032 provides the dedicated station that team S&C departments require for consistent bilateral hamstring loading through both the knee flexion and hip extension functions — the two functions that hamstring injuries occur across during sprinting and cutting. The 3-position ankle pad accommodates every athlete leg size across a team roster.

Sports Performance Facilities
GHD sit-ups for anterior core development, Nordic curls for hamstring injury prevention, and glute-ham raises for posterior chain power are all standard exercises in sports performance programming. The DRE6032 covers all three from one station and adds plate-loaded back extensions for lumbar strength development. The band peg system allows coaches to add end-range resistance to any exercise without additional equipment.

Physical Therapists and Sports Medicine Practitioners
Nordic curls and glute-ham raises are among the most research-supported exercises for hamstring injury prevention and rehabilitation across return-to-sport protocols. The DRE6032's 8-position footplate allows the starting hip position to be set conservatively during early loading stages, and the 3-position ankle pad accommodates patients across different leg sizes without improvised padding. The gas spring-assisted pad angle adjustment allows the hip position to be modified for each patient's safe working range. Exercise selection, load, and range of motion must always follow the clinical programme specific to each patient's condition and recovery stage.

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DRE6032

Set the footplate to one of 8 height positions using the adjusting handle and elastic locking pin. The correct height places the hips at the pad with the ankles locked comfortably under the ankle pads when the body is in the starting position for the selected exercise.
Set the ankle pad distance to one of 3 positions to fit the ankle and lower leg. The pad should contact the Achilles and lower calf firmly enough to hold the leg without cutting into the ankle bone.
Confirm the thigh pad height is correct for the exercise. For glute-ham raises, the pad should sit just above the knee at the top of the thigh — not so high that it restricts hip extension, not so low that the knee hangs off the end.
Mount using the anti-slip foot platforms. Step up, secure both ankles under the ankle pads, and position the thighs across the half-round thigh pad before removing the feet from the platforms.

Performing the Glute-Ham Raise

Start in the horizontal position with the body straight from head to toe, hips resting on the thigh pad, ankles locked under the ankle pads.
From the starting horizontal position, flex the knees by contracting the hamstrings to draw the body upward until the torso is upright — the movement is knee flexion driving the body from horizontal to vertical.
Extend at the hip at the top to fully contract the glutes before lowering back to the starting position under full eccentric control.
For beginners, use the extended side handles to assist the concentric phase until sufficient hamstring strength is developed for unassisted reps.

Performing the Nordic Curl

Kneel on a pad in front of the bench and secure both ankles under the ankle pads. The knees should be on a padded surface directly below the ankle anchors.
From the upright kneeling starting position, lower the body forward slowly by allowing the knees to extend under full eccentric hamstring contraction. The hands are ready to catch at the bottom.
Use the hands to push back to the starting position and repeat. The Nordic curl is primarily an eccentric exercise — the lowering phase is where the hamstring training stimulus is greatest.

Performing Back Extension and Hip Extension

Position face-down with the hips at the thigh pad and ankles under the ankle pads. For back extension, allow the torso to hang forward in the starting position.
Extend by contracting the erector spinae and glutes to bring the torso up to horizontal or slightly above. For loaded back extensions, hold a weight plate at the chest.
Return under control to the forward-hanging starting position for the full eccentric range.
For resistance band variations, attach bands to the pegs on both sides and loop them around the torso or hold them in the hands to add end-range tension at the top of the movement.

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The Dynasty Fitness DRE6032 Glute/Ham Developer Bench is a dedicated posterior chain training station that develops the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back through the Nordic curl and glute-ham raise movement patterns — two of the most effective exercises for posterior chain strength and injury prevention that most commercial gym equipment does not cover. A half-round high-resilience thigh pad, dual 3-position ankle pads, 8-position adjustable footplate, gas spring-assisted pad angle, and built-in resistance band pegs deliver a fully adjustable GHD bench built for commercial use at 69.1"×51.2"×52.5".

Flat hip extension design supports both bodyweight glute-ham raises and externally loaded variations — plates held at the chest or bands anchored to the pegs increase training intensity beyond bodyweight as posterior chain strength develops
Half-round high-resilience thigh pad with smooth rollers maintains comfortable hip contact through the full flexion and extension range, preventing the pad edge from cutting into the hip and ensuring uninterrupted movement quality across every rep
Dual ankle pads with 3 adjustable distance settings and an 8-position adjustable footplate accommodate users across the full range of leg lengths and body sizes — the ankle pad distance and footplate height together determine the hip position and starting leverage, so correct fit translates directly to correct exercise mechanics
Built-in resistance band pegs on both sides anchor bands at the end range of the glute-ham raise and hip extension, adding progressive tension exactly where the muscles are approaching their shortest position — the phase where bodyweight resistance drops but band resistance peaks, filling the strength curve gap that bodyweight alone leaves

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Glute-Ham Raise	Hamstrings — Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus (primary — knee flexion against bodyweight from fully extended position), Gluteus Maximus (primary — hip extension at the top), Gastrocnemius (secondary — crosses knee joint), Erector Spinae (secondary — lumbar stabiliser)
Nordic Curl (eccentric)	Hamstrings — all three heads (primary — maximum eccentric loading as the body lowers forward under bodyweight), Gluteus Maximus (isometric stabiliser at hip), one of the highest hamstring injury prevention exercises in sports medicine programming
Back Extension / Hyperextension	Erector Spinae — all three columns (primary — spinal extension from flexed position), Multifidus (primary — deep lumbar stabiliser), Gluteus Maximus (secondary — hip extension at top), Hamstrings (secondary — hip extension assist)
Hip Extension (flat position)	Gluteus Maximus (primary — horizontal hip extension from flat pad position), Hamstrings (primary co-contractor — hip extension stabiliser), Erector Spinae (secondary — lumbar hold)
Loaded Back Extension (plate held at chest)	Erector Spinae (primary — external load increases resistance beyond bodyweight), Gluteus Maximus (primary), Multifidus (primary), Hamstrings (secondary). Flat hip extension design supports plate or dumbbell loading at the chest for progressive overload
Banded Glute-Ham Raise (band pegs)	Hamstrings (primary — band adds resistance at the top of the raise where bodyweight resistance decreases), Gluteus Maximus (primary — end-range hip extension loaded by band tension), filling the strength curve gap at the shortened muscle position
Sit-Up / Decline Crunch (inverted position)	Rectus Abdominis (primary — spinal flexion against bodyweight in declined position), Hip Flexors (primary — hip flexion component), External Obliques (secondary stabiliser)

Who this machine is built for

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DRE6032

Set the footplate to one of 8 height positions using the adjusting handle and elastic locking pin. The correct height places the hips at the pad with the ankles locked comfortably under the ankle pads when the body is in the starting position for the selected exercise.
Set the ankle pad distance to one of 3 positions to fit the ankle and lower leg. The pad should contact the Achilles and lower calf firmly enough to hold the leg without cutting into the ankle bone.
Confirm the thigh pad height is correct for the exercise. For glute-ham raises, the pad should sit just above the knee at the top of the thigh — not so high that it restricts hip extension, not so low that the knee hangs off the end.
Mount using the anti-slip foot platforms. Step up, secure both ankles under the ankle pads, and position the thighs across the half-round thigh pad before removing the feet from the platforms.

Performing the Glute-Ham Raise

Start in the horizontal position with the body straight from head to toe, hips resting on the thigh pad, ankles locked under the ankle pads.
From the starting horizontal position, flex the knees by contracting the hamstrings to draw the body upward until the torso is upright — the movement is knee flexion driving the body from horizontal to vertical.
Extend at the hip at the top to fully contract the glutes before lowering back to the starting position under full eccentric control.
For beginners, use the extended side handles to assist the concentric phase until sufficient hamstring strength is developed for unassisted reps.

Performing the Nordic Curl

Kneel on a pad in front of the bench and secure both ankles under the ankle pads. The knees should be on a padded surface directly below the ankle anchors.
From the upright kneeling starting position, lower the body forward slowly by allowing the knees to extend under full eccentric hamstring contraction. The hands are ready to catch at the bottom.
Use the hands to push back to the starting position and repeat. The Nordic curl is primarily an eccentric exercise — the lowering phase is where the hamstring training stimulus is greatest.

Performing Back Extension and Hip Extension

Position face-down with the hips at the thigh pad and ankles under the ankle pads. For back extension, allow the torso to hang forward in the starting position.
Extend by contracting the erector spinae and glutes to bring the torso up to horizontal or slightly above. For loaded back extensions, hold a weight plate at the chest.
Return under control to the forward-hanging starting position for the full eccentric range.
For resistance band variations, attach bands to the pegs on both sides and loop them around the torso or hold them in the hands to add end-range tension at the top of the movement.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

Questions? Contact our team at:
📧Email: info@thedynastyfitness.com
📞Call: +1 (213)-584-0858

Need a buying guide?

Looking for one to one support before making final decision?
Feel free to contact us. Our expert support team would love to assist you.

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Glute/Ham Developer Bench DRE6032

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Key Features

Flat Hip Extension Design

The flat pad design positions the hips for the full range of posterior chain exercises — glute-ham raises, Nordic curls, back extensions, hip extensions, and loaded plate variations. The flat orientation allows the hip to move through a complete extension arc without the pad angling the pelvis away from the correct starting position, which is the problem with angled GHD benches that fix the hip in a pre-flexed position that limits glute involvement at the top of the movement.

Half-Round High-Resilience Thigh Pad

The half-round cross-section of the thigh pad is specifically shaped to allow the hips and thighs to roll over the pad edge during the full glute-ham raise arc without a sharp pressure point cutting into the anterior thigh. Flat-edge thigh pads create a single contact point that becomes increasingly uncomfortable as the hip flexes and extends through the movement — the half-round shape distributes the contact pressure across the curved surface throughout the full range.

3-Position Ankle Pad Adjustment

Three ankle pad distance settings fit the leg length from the knee to the ankle across users of different heights and builds. The ankle pad distance determines where the ankle is locked relative to the thigh pad — if the distance is too short, the knees hang off the pad edge; if too long, the pad digs into the shin rather than the ankle. Three positions cover the realistic range of user leg proportions at a commercial facility.

8-Position Footplate

The footplate adjusts across 8 height positions to set the starting hip position relative to the thigh pad. Height determines the angle of the torso at the starting position of the exercise — lower positions start the body closer to horizontal for glute-ham raises, higher positions raise the starting position for back extensions and hip extensions. Eight positions cover the range of user heights and exercise-specific positioning requirements without needing to physically move or reconfigure the bench structure.

Gas Spring Pad Angle Adjustment

The swing adjustment frame uses a gas spring to assist the thigh pad angle adjustment, making reconfiguration between exercises smooth and effortless. The gas spring supports the weight of the pad assembly during angle changes — preventing the pad from dropping unexpectedly during adjustment, which is a safety and convenience feature that becomes important when the bench is used across multiple users in a commercial environment.

Resistance Band Pegs

Two built-in band hook pegs — one on each side of the frame — anchor resistance bands at the end range of glute-ham raises and back extensions, where bodyweight resistance naturally decreases as the muscles approach their shortened position. A band stretched from the pegs to the torso or hands adds progressive tension precisely at this position, filling the strength curve gap that bodyweight loading alone leaves at the top of the movement.

Product Information
Product Name	Glute/Ham Developer Bench
Model	DRE6032
Series	DRE60 Free Weight Series
Product Type	Glute-Ham Developer Bench — Bodyweight and Externally Loaded
Functions	Glute-ham raise, Nordic curl, back extension, hip extension, loaded back extension, GHD sit-up
Target Muscles	Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus (primary) — Erector Spinae, Multifidus (back extension primary) — Rectus Abdominis (sit-up)
Resistance Type	Bodyweight + external load (plates, dumbbells) + resistance bands (pegs included)
Grade	Commercial
Dimensions and Weight
Length	69.1 in (175.7 cm)
Width	51.2 in (130.3 cm)
Height	52.5 in (133.5 cm)
Net Weight	284 lbs (129 kg)
Adjustment System
Ankle Pad Distance Positions	3 positions — accommodates different leg lengths
Footplate Height Positions	8 positions — different user heights and exercise starting positions
Pad Angle Adjustment	Gas spring assisted — smooth, effortless reconfiguration
Pad and Support Details
Thigh Pad	Half-round high-resilience foam — 431×279×221mm ×2, with rollers ×4
Ankle Pads	Dual — 3-position adjustable distance
Footplates	350×210×34×4mm ×2 — anti-slip
Side Handles	Extended — ergonomically positioned for mounting/dismounting
Resistance Band Pegs	×2 — both sides, end-range progressive resistance
Frame and Construction
Frame	Left and right floor racks with long and short connection frames — commercial-grade steel
Floor Mats	×4 — floor protection and stability
Indoor Use Only	Yes

Q: What is the difference between a glute-ham raise and a Nordic curl on the DRE6032?
A: Both exercises are performed on the DRE6032 but train the hamstrings differently. The glute-ham raise is a concentric exercise — the hamstrings contract concentrically to pull the body from the horizontal position up to the upright position through knee flexion, then the glutes extend the hip at the top. The Nordic curl is primarily an eccentric exercise — the hamstrings lengthen eccentrically to control the body as it lowers forward from the upright kneeling position toward the floor. The Nordic curl produces one of the highest eccentric hamstring loading stimuli of any exercise, which is why it is widely used in hamstring injury prevention programming. Both are accessible on the DRE6032 — the glute-ham raise from the prone pad position, the Nordic curl from a kneeling position with the ankles secured under the ankle pads.

Q: How do I set up the DRE6032 correctly for my body size?
A: Two adjustments determine fit: ankle pad distance and footplate height. Start with the footplate — set it to the height that places the hips flat on the thigh pad when the ankles are locked under the ankle pads. Then adjust the ankle pad distance so the pad contacts the lower calf and Achilles rather than the shin or the heel. The correct combined setting produces a hip position flat on the pad at the starting horizontal position with the ankle joint directly in line with the pad centre. The 8 footplate positions and 3 ankle pad distances cover the full range of user heights and leg lengths across a commercial membership.

Q: Can I add external load to exercises on the DRE6032?
A: Yes. The flat hip extension design specifically supports external loading for back extensions and hip extensions — hold a weight plate or dumbbell at the chest for loaded back extensions, increasing resistance as bodyweight becomes insufficient. Resistance bands can be anchored to the built-in pegs on both sides and looped around the torso or held in the hands to add end-range tension to glute-ham raises and back extensions. The bench handles bodyweight plus external load across all exercise variations.

Q: Who benefits most from Nordic curl training on the DRE6032?
A: Athletes in sprint-dependent sports — soccer, football, rugby, track and field, basketball — benefit most because hamstring strains during sprinting are one of the most common athletic injuries and the Nordic curl is among the most evidence-supported exercises for reducing that risk. The eccentric hamstring loading of the Nordic curl builds the muscle's resistance to the rapid lengthening that occurs during the late swing phase of sprinting, which is where hamstring strains typically happen. Regular Nordic curl training has been shown across multiple sports science studies to significantly reduce hamstring injury incidence in team sports. The DRE6032 makes this exercise accessible without requiring a spotter to hold the ankles.

Q: What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DRE6032 for a complete posterior chain training area?
A: The DRE6032 covers glute-ham raises, Nordic curls, and back extensions for the posterior chain through bodyweight and loaded free weight patterns. Pair it with the Seated Leg Curl DRE8013 and Prone Leg Curl DRE8015 for selectorized hamstring isolation through knee flexion at controlled loads, and the Glute Drive DRE8022 for dedicated horizontal hip extension gluteus maximus isolation that machine-guided loading delivers differently from the DRE6032's bodyweight patterns. The Multi Back Extension DRE8040 and Leg Press/Hack Squat DRE8016 complete the posterior chain training zone with dedicated selectorized erector spinae and compound lower body pressing alongside the bodyweight-based work of the DRE6032.

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