How to do it
Pause for a full second at the top before lowering back down.
- 1
Position yourself in the 45-degree hyperextension apparatus with your feet secured.
- 2
Cross your arms in front of your chest.
- 3
Lower your upper body down slowly, maintaining a flat back.
- 4
Raise your torso back to the starting position by contracting your glutes and hamstrings.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your head in a neutral position and avoid rounding your back to prevent strain on your spine.
Common mistakes
- ✕Hyperextending past neutral at the top
- ✕Bouncing off the bottom of the movement
- ✕Letting the arms drop away from the chest