Exercise Guide
Hyperextension
beginnerIsolation
Exercise Visual
Hyperextension
Spine • Body Weight
beginnerCategory
back
Body Part
back
Equipment
body weight
Target
spine
Instructions
- 1
Adjust the hyperextension bench so that your upper thighs are resting on the pad and your feet are secured.
- 2
Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- 3
Lower your upper body towards the ground while keeping your back straight.
- 4
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise your upper body back up until it is in line with your legs.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
GlutesSpineHamstrings
Movement Data
Role
back_extension
Pattern
core
Priority
5/10
Variation Rank
Workout Split
legs, core
Classification
Isolation