Muscles worked
spine, glutes, hamstrings
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hyperextension (on bench)
- Body part
- back
- Equipment
- body weight
- Target muscle
- spine
- Muscle group
- glutes
Secondary muscles
How to perform it
- 1
Adjust the hyperextension bench so that your hips are resting comfortably on the pad and your feet are secured.
- 2
Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- 3
Slowly lower your upper body towards the ground while keeping your back straight.
- 4
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then raise your upper body back up until it is in line with your legs.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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