Hyperextension


Pro Tip

Make sure your feet are tightly secured behind you to avoid accidentally falling.


How To

  1. Position yourself so that your feet are firmly held in place by the pads and your hips are in line with the end of the platform.
  2. Inhale and lower yourself down by bending your torso forward while your arms are crossed over your chest.
  3. Continue until you are almost upside down, keeping your back flat.
  4. Exhale and extend backward, leaning back until your torso is in line with your lower body, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Glutes

Muscles of your butt.

Hamstrings

Muscles spanning the back of your thigh.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.


Secondary Muscle Groups

This exercises doesn't have any secondary muscle groups

Equipment

Back Extension Bench

Whenever you use this type of bench, always make sure your feet are firmly held in place before starting your set.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment