Instructions
Preparation
- Stand in hyper-extension apparatus. Position thighs prone
on large pad and lower leg under padded bar. Place barbell on
back of shoulders and grasp bar to sides.
Execution
- Lower body by bending hips until fully flexed. Raise, or
extend hips until torso is parallel to legs. Repeat.
Comments
- Adjust lower leg brace so pressure is evenly distributed
on thigh pad. Maintain barbell's position on back of shoulders
when upper body is lowered. Do not lower weight beyond mild stretch.
Full range of motion will vary from person to person. Also known
as Barbell Hip Extension. Also see Barbell
Hyper-extension and Barbell
Back Extension.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Stabilizers
Antagonist
Stabilizers
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