How to do it
Drive your toes into the footpads to stabilize your lower body.
- 1
Position yourself face down on a hyperextension bench, with your ankles secured under the footpads.
- 2
Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- 3
Bend at the waist to lower your upper body towards the floor, keeping your back straight.
- 4
Raise your torso until your body forms a straight line, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
Expert tip
Avoid hyperextending your back at the top of the movement. Rise to a point where your body is in a straight line from head to feet.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the spine during the descent
- ✕Swinging the torso up using momentum
- ✕Bending the knees during the movement