Reverse Hyperextension
Also known as: Reverse Back Extension, Reverse Hyper Bench, Reverse Hyper, Bench Reverse Hyperextension, Reverse Hypers, Reverse Hyperextensions
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Position yourself prone across a padded bench, hips right at the end, and grab the bench sides or its legs.
- Let the legs hang straight down.
- Squeeze the glutes and lift the legs until they are in line with your body.
- Pause, then lower slowly.
Cues
- Move at the hips, not the lower back.
- Keep the legs together and straight.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the legs up with momentum.
- Lifting far above hip level and arching the back.
- Letting the bench slide under you.