45 degrees Single Leg Reverse Hyperextension

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Instructions:

  • 1Position yourself on a hyperextension bench, making sure one leg is securely positioned and the other one is hanging off the side
  • 2Lower your free leg as far down as you can without causing discomfort
  • 3Raise your free leg as high as you can while maintaining good form
  • 4Lower your leg back down in a controlled fashion
  • 5Switch legs and repeat the movement

Tips:

  • Keep your spine in a neutral position throughout the exercise
  • Focus on squeezing the glutes at the top of the movement
  • Avoid any unhealthy twisting or arching of the spine
  • Control the movement on the way down to ensure you're working the targeted muscles

45 degrees Single Leg Reverse Hyperextension Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs