How to do it
Press your feet firmly into the pads to anchor your lower body.
- 1
Position yourself on the hyperextension bench at a 45-degree angle.
- 2
Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
- 3
Lower your upper body down, then raise back up while twisting your torso to one side.
- 4
Return to the starting position and repeat the twist on the opposite side.
- 5
Continue alternating twists for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and deliberate to avoid any strain on your lower back, and ensure you twist evenly to both sides.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking the torso up with momentum
- ✕Hyperextending the spine past neutral
- ✕Rotating only the neck instead of the torso