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reverse hyper extension (on stability ball)

reverse hyper extension (on stability ball) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: glutes. Equipment: stability ball.

reverse hyper extension (on stability ball) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
glutes
Muscle group
hamstrings
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
stability ball

Secondary muscles

hamstrings, lower back

How to perform

  1. Lie face down on a stability ball with your hips resting on the ball and your legs extended straight behind you.
  2. Place your hands on the ground in front of you for stability.
  3. Engaging your glutes and hamstrings, lift your legs up towards the ceiling as high as you can.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.