Instructions
Preparation
- Lay torso and waist on bench and grasp handles. Feet should be above floor with legs straight.
Execution
- Raise legs by extending hips as high as possible until legs are nearly straight. Lower legs to original position. Repeat.
Comments
- Also see Reverse Hyper-extension performed with exercies ball on bench.
Easier
- If knees are bent significantly, hamstrings are not involved. Consider regular hyper-extensions or other bodyweight glute exercises.
Harder
- Exercise can be made more challenging with additional weight.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Push |