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Reverse Hyperextension

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Lower Back
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Other weight machines

How to do it

  1. Lie face-down on the machine with your hips at the edge of the pad, ankles under the strap, and hold the handles.
  2. Keep your legs straight and swing them up until they’re level with your body.
  3. Lower them with control.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

Iron Streak puts lifts like the Reverse Hyperextension into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.

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