Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)

Strengthen your lower back and hamstrings on a hyperextension bench.

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

  1. Set yourself up on a hyperextension bench with your ankles secured and thighs supported.
  2. Cross your arms or hold them behind your head.
  3. Lower your torso by bending at the waist while keeping your spine flat.
  4. Pause when you feel a gentle stretch in your hamstrings.
  5. Raise your torso back to the start using your lower back and glutes. Avoid overextending at the top.