Setup and loading
On a machine or a high bench.
How to do the reverse hyperextension step by step
- Lie face down with your hips off the bench.
- Hold on to the handles.
- Raise your legs until they line up with your torso, then lower with control.
Form cues
- Lift with your glutes
- No swinging
Common mistakes
- Hyperextending your lower back
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Sets and reps for your goal
Hypertrophy
3-4 x 8-12 · rest 60-90 s3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.
Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
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