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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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