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Reverse Hyperextension

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Core

Also known as: reverse hypers, reverse hyper, reverse hyperextensions

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Reps
/reverse_hyperextensions 12
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Sets × Reps
/reverse_hyperextensions 3x10
also valid: /reverse-hyperextensions 3x10 · /reverse hyperextensions 3x10 · /log reverse_hyperextensions 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/reverse_hyperextensions 3x10@45
also valid: /reverse-hyperextensions 3x10@45 · /reverse hyperextensions 3x10@45 · /log reverse_hyperextensions 3x10@45

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Demonstration

Reverse Hyperextension demonstration animation
Demo: Lever Reverse Hyperextension — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 GlutesHamstringsLower Back🛠 Leverage Machine
  1. Adjust the leverage machine to fit your body and secure your feet in the foot pads.
  2. Lie face down on the machine with your upper body hanging off the edge and your hips resting on the pad.
  3. Cross your arms over your chest or place them behind your head.
  4. Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your legs upward until they are parallel to the ground.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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