Hyperextensions

Hyperextensions works the lower back and the spinal erectors.

Hyperextensions
  • Position yourself face down across a hyperextension bench, with your heels hooked under the rear supports.

  • Cross your arms in front of your chest or behind your head and lower your upper body as far as it will go.

  • From this position, raise your body back up until slightly higher than parallel.

  • Don't go any farther than this or you can injure your back.
  • Repeat.

  • If your body weight isn't enough, you can try clasping a plate in your arms in front of your chest.