FitnessTracker recommends this exercise to users looking to bulletproof their lower back with slow, deliberate movement. It’s a top-tier exercise for posture and injury prevention.
Instructions
- Set yourself up on a hyperextension bench with your ankles secured and thighs supported.
- Cross your arms or hold them behind your head.
- Lower your torso by bending at the waist while keeping your spine flat.
- Pause when you feel a gentle stretch in your hamstrings.
- Raise your torso back to the start using your lower back and glutes. Avoid overextending at the top.
Related Muscle Groups
- Lower Back
See exercises for Lower Back · Learn about the Lower Back - Glutes (secondary)
See exercises for Glutes · Learn about the Glutes - Hamstrings (secondary)
See exercises for Hamstrings · Learn about the Hamstrings