Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | hyperxtension station |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Place thighs on pad and lower legs under padded rolls. Cross arms in front of body. Keep hips flexed.Execution
Extend hips to raise torso until body is straight. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Range of motion depends on individual hip and hamstring flexibility. Donīt arch lower back in upper position.![Bodyweight Only Hyperextension | Starting Position Bodyweight Only Hyperextension Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/24/1424.jpg)
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![Bodyweight Only Hyperextension | Ending Position Bodyweight Only Hyperextension Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/25/1425.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Erector Spinae |
Synergist | Gluteus Maximus | Hamstrings |
Stabilizers | - |
![Bodyweight Only Hyperextension | Muscles Front Bodyweight Only Hyperextension Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/69/769.jpg)
Front
![Bodyweight Only Hyperextension | Muscles Rear Bodyweight Only Hyperextension Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/70/770.jpg)
Rear
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