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Reverse Hyperextension Machine

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Targets: Lower back, Glutes, Hamstring

About

This exercise strengthens your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. Build your posterior chain without straining your back.

How to Reverse Hyperextension Machine

Starting Position

1. Please lie face down on the reverse hyper machine with your belly on it.

2. Adjust your position so that your pelvis is at the edge of the pad, and hold the handles to stabilize your upper body.

3. Place your feet in the rear straps or footplate and extend your legs straight down.

Proper Form

1. Engage your core and glutes while slowly lifting your legs upward.

2. Raise your legs only until your torso and legs are close to being in a straight line.

3. Pause at the top for about 1 second and feel the contraction in your glutes and lower back.

4. Carefully lower your legs back down to the starting position, ensuring your back does not bend.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you lift your legs, and inhale when you lower them.

Precautions

1. Please do not swing your legs up using a lot of momentum; instead, lift them slowly using your glute strength.

2. Engage your core to prevent excessive bending of the waist, and stop immediately if you feel any pain.

3. Start by mastering the movement accurately with light weights or no weights at all before increasing the weight.

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