As the importance of posterior chain development is becoming more widely understood, more and more athletic training facilities are considering proper glute/ham developers (GHDs) a critical piece of strength training equipment. As our friends Louie Simmons and Dr. Yessis have pointed out, intensive, focused training of the hamstrings, glutes, abdominals and lower back are critical to increasing acceleration, running speed, power and jumping ability while reducing the risk of common hamstring and back injuries.
Sound too good to be true? It really isn't, except that for many facilities it means they need to purchase another piece of equipment. The cost of outfitting training areas with dedicated glute/ham developers, especially with the advent of the current recession and the Incredible Shrinking Budget, is more than many can bear. Legend has offered three GHDs of varying levels of capability and corresponding cost, the most affordable of which being the economical Varsity Glute/Ham Developer.
But, we knew that many home users found even the Varsity GHD to be too large to comfortably fit in their homes as well as too pricey for more humble budgets. Working to develop an even more affordable yet physiologically correct solution has led to this, the Partner Glute/Ham.
By eliminating the footplate and using a training partner, coach or trainer to hold your feet in place the Partner Glute/Ham makes focused posterior chain training available to the masses. Apparently there's a lot of appeal for collegiate facilities as well, as Penn State and Auburn universities have already placed sizeable orders to enhance their strength and speed programs. In fact, many facilities have chosen to employ a Partner Glute/Ham Developer at every Rack Station for less than the cost of a few commercial-grade machines.
Constructed using a heavy duty baseboard with low profile rubber footing and high density foam wrapped in expertly stitched Naugahyde brand vinyl, the Partner Glute/Ham Developer will stand up to the punishing rigors of having knees and thighs digging into them during even the most crazed workouts.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with your local Legend dealer or our in-house sales department for more information on what is already proving to be one of the most popular, simple and effective strength training introductions in recent memory.
