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Back Extension

Hyperextension

Beginner Bench

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Execution (step by step)

1

Position yourself in the hyperextension bench: pelvis on the pad, heels under the rollers.

2

Cross your arms over your chest or hold hands behind your head.

3

Lower your torso slowly until you feel a stretch in the spinal erectors.

4

Activate glutes and spinal erectors to return until your body is in a straight line.

5

Do not go beyond neutral -- hyperextension of the spine adds no value.

6

For more resistance: hold a weight plate against your chest.


Muscles

Primary

spinal erectorsglutes

Supporting

hamstrings

Programming

Strength 3-4 sets x 8-10 repetitions
Hypertrophy 3 sets x 12-15 repetitions
Endurance 3 sets x 20 repetitions

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