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lever reverse hyperextension

lever reverse hyperextension is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Adjust the leverage machine to fit your body and secure your feet in the foot pads.

Step 2. Lie face down on the machine with your upper body hanging off the edge and your hips resting on the pad.

Step 3. Cross your arms over your chest or place them behind your head.

Step 4. Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your legs upward until they are parallel to the ground.

Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

hamstringslower back

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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