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Reverse Hyperextension on Bench

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Equipment

Bench
Bench
Bodyweight
Bodyweight

Reverse hyperextensions on a bench target the lower back and glutes. The exercise enhances core strength and improves hamstring flexibility. It is excellent for building lower body muscle and enhancing spinal stability.

How to do it

  1. Lie face down on a bench with your hips at the edge.
  2. Secure your upper body on the bench with your arms.
  3. Lift your legs straight up, engaging your glutes and lower back.
  4. Hold briefly at the top, then lower your legs slowly.
  5. Repeat for desired repetitions, maintaining control.

Muscles worked

Primary Erector Spinae Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

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