Exercise guide

Hyperextension.

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Isolation
Level
Beginner

Muscles at work

Back
PrimaryGlutes
SecondaryHamstrings, Lower Back

Make every rep count.

  1. 01

    Secure your feet in the pads and position your hips on the support so you can hinge freely. Start with your torso angled down (about 45°) and your spine neutral.

  2. 02

    Cross your arms over your chest and brace your core. Keep your neck in line with your spine (eyes down a few feet in front of you).

  3. 03

    Initiate the lift by squeezing your glutes and driving your hips forward—think “hips extend,” not “lower back arch.”

  4. 04

    Rise until your body forms a straight line from head to heels. Pause briefly, then lower back down under control to the start.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the prescribed reps, keeping the movement smooth and controlled throughout.

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