How to Do the Reverse Hyperextension

Intermediate · Machine · Targets Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes

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Reverse Hyperextension demonstration
💪 Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes🏋️ Machine📊 Intermediate🏷️ Strength

How to perform 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.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

The Reverse Hyperextension primarily targets your Hamstrings, with support from your Calves, Glutes. You'll need machine.

Make it count toward your goal

Random sets rarely move the needle. In NYUS, the Reverse Hyperextension slots into a plan built for your goal — sets and reps set in the plan, logged in two taps, and folded into a weekly check-in that adjusts your calories, macros and step goal.

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