Legs·Machine
Reverse Hyperextension
Hamstrings · Machine
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Machine
Level
Intermediate
Force
Pull
The Reverse Hyperextension is an intermediate machine exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
In Position
How to Do the Reverse Hyperextension
- 1Place 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.
- 2To begin the movement, flex the hips, pulling the legs forward.
- 3Reverse 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.
- 4Return by again flexing the hip, pulling the carriage forward as far as you can.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written