Instructions:
- 1Position yourself on the hyperextension bench with your ankles secured
- 2Hold a weight plate or dumbbell in front of you
- 3Lower your torso, bending from the hip joint
- 4Raise your torso using your lower back muscles until your body is parallel to the floor
- 5Lower yourself back to the start position in a controlled manner
Tips:
- Keep your back straight throughout
- Engage your core at all times
- Do not rush the reps, maintaining a controlled movement is key
- Do not overextend your back at the top of the movement