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Hyperextension (Back Extension, Horizontal)

Equipment:Other
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lower Back, Hamstrings, Glutes

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Position self on hyperextension bench, ankles secured, hips above front pad.

  2. 2

    Cross arms over chest or behind head.

  3. 3

    Start torso hanging down, back straight.

  4. 4

    Inhale. Exhale, lift torso using lower back/glutes/hamstrings.

  5. 5

    Rise until body forms straight line.

  6. 6

    Avoid excessive arching.

  7. 7

    Slowly lower back down.

  8. 8

    Repeat.