hyperextension (on bench)
Body part:
back
Equipment:
body weight
Body target:
spine
Secondary muscles:
- glutes
- hamstrings
Instructions:
- Adjust the hyperextension bench so that your hips are resting comfortably on the pad and your feet are secured.
- Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- Slowly lower your upper body towards the ground while keeping your back straight.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise your upper body back up until it is in line with your legs.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.