How to do it
Clamp the dumbbell securely between your inner ankles throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie face down on a specialized hyperextension bench, with hips just off the edge.
- 2
Hold a dumbbell between your feet if possible.
- 3
Squeeze your glutes to lift your legs up until they are in line with your body.
- 4
Lower your legs back down to the starting position without touching the floor.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your head and neck in a neutral position and avoid swinging the weights; use controlled movements.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending the lower spine at the top
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg lift
- ✕Letting hips rise off the bench pad