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Lower back · Intermediate

Reverse hyperextension

Gym3 × 12–15Reverse hyper or high bench

How to do it

  1. Lie face down, hips at the edge of the bench
  2. Lift straight legs up to hip height
  3. Lower slowly

Common mistake: Swinging the legs.

Also works: Glutes, Hamstrings

Swap: Back extension

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