Exercise Guide

Hyperextension (On Bench)

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Hyperextension (On Bench)

Spine Body Weight

beginner

Category

back

Body Part

back

Equipment

body weight

Target

spine

Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust the hyperextension bench so that your hips are resting comfortably 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

    Slowly 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.

Muscles

GlutesSpineHamstrings

Movement Data

Role

back_extension

Pattern

core

Priority

5/10

Variation Rank

Workout Split

legs, core

Classification

Isolation

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