hyperextension (on bench)
hyperextension (on bench) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: spine. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- spine
- Muscle group
- glutes
- Body part
- back
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
glutes, hamstrings
How to perform
- 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.