Hyperextensions
(Back Extensions)
Exercise DataMain Muscle Worked: Lower
BackOther Muscles Worked: HamstringsEquipment:
OtherMechanics Type: Isolation
Video Guide: Windows
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Tips: Lie face down on a hyperextension bench,
tucking your ankles securely under the footpads.
Adjust the upper pad if possible so your upper
thighs lie flat across the wide pad, leaving
enough room for you to bend at the waist without
any restriction. Start with your body in a
straight line. Cross your arms in front of you or
behind your head. You can also hold a weight for
extra resistance. Slowly bend forward at the waist
as far as you can while keeping your back FLAT. Do
not round your back. Slowly raise your torso until
your legs and upper body are in a straight line
again. Do NOT arch your back past
a straight line!
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