Strength exercise

Hyperextension Machine

How to do it

Position the hips against the pad of the hyperextension bench set at 45 degrees, tucking the ankles under the rear rollers.
Cross the arms over the chest, starting with the torso folded forward at the hips toward the floor.
Raise the torso by extending through the hips until the body forms a straight line, feeling the effort in the lower back and glutes.
Pause briefly at the top with a glute squeeze, keeping the spine neutral rather than arching past straight.
Lower back down under control, inhaling on the descent and exhaling as you rise.
Common fault: avoid rounding the lower back at the bottom or rising with a fast, jerky motion.

Lower BackMuscles of the lumbar region responsible for supporting the spine and trunk movements. All Lower Back exercises

Gluteus MaximusLargest gluteal muscle responsible for hip extension and external rotation. All Gluteus Maximus exercises