Legs · Machine · Intermediate

Reverse Hyperextension

Reverse Hyperextension, start position
Start
Reverse Hyperextension, end position
End
FrontBack
PrimarySecondary
Main muscles
Hamstrings
Also working
Calves, Glutes

How to do it

  1. Place your feet between the pads after loading an appropriate weight. Lay on the top pad, allowing your hips to hang off the back, while grasping the handles to hold your position.
  2. To begin the movement, flex the hips, pulling the legs forward.
  3. Reverse the motion by extending the hips, kicking the leg back. It is very important not to over-extend the hip on this movement, stopping short of your full range of motion.
  4. Return by again flexing the hip, pulling the carriage forward as far as you can.

Swaps on other equipment

Each has the hamstrings as its main muscle and is also a pull, on a different piece of equipment.

Other hamstring exercises

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