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Reverse Hyperextension - Bench

Equipment:Bench
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings, Glutes

Secondary

Calves, Lower Back

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie face down on a flat or reverse hyper bench, positioning your hips at the edge.

  2. 2

    Secure your upper body by holding onto the bench handles or sides.

  3. 3

    Start with legs hanging down towards the floor, knees slightly bent.

  4. 4

    Engage glutes and hamstrings to lift your straight legs upward until they are in line with your torso.

  5. 5

    Avoid excessive arching of the lower back.

  6. 6

    Pause briefly at the top, squeezing glutes.

  7. 7

    Slowly lower legs back to the starting position with control.

  8. 8

    Repeat for desired repetitions.