Reverse hyperextension

Reverse hyper machine, or bench at home

Also called reverse hyper

Reverse hyperextension, start positionReverse hyperextension, end position
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Lie face down on the machine pad with legs hanging, swing the legs up behind you by squeezing the glutes, then lower under control.

  1. Lift with glutes, not momentum
  2. Keep the lower back relaxed
  3. Control the lower to a full hang

Movement

Pattern
Hip extension
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Reverse hyper machine

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Core
Lower body

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