Hyperextension exercise demonstration
Hyperextension

Exercise

Hyperextension

Hyperextension is a moderate exercise. It trains back.

Muscles
BackGlutesHamstrings

Detailed explanation

Adjust the hyperextension bench so that your upper thighs are resting on the pad and your feet are secured. Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.

Lower your upper body towards the ground while keeping your back straight. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise your upper body back up until it is in line with your legs.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Adjust the hyperextension bench so that your upper thighs are resting on the pad and your feet are secured.

  2. 2

    Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.

  3. 3

    Lower your upper body towards the ground while keeping your back straight.

  4. 4

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise your upper body back up until it is in line with your legs.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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