Lying Floor Hyperextension with Towel
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The lying floor hyperextension with towel is an exercise that targets the back muscles. It involves lifting the chest off the ground while holding a towel with extended arms, enhancing strength and flexibility in the back and shoulders. This movement helps improve posture and core stability.
How to do it
- Lie face down on the ground holding a towel with both hands above your head.
- Keep your arms straight and pull your shoulders back and down.
- Lift your chest off the floor while keeping your neck neutral.
- Hold the position briefly, then lower back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Erector Spinae
Secondary Gluteus Maximus Latissimus Dorsi Trapezius Lower Fibers