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Explore/Glutes

Reverse Hyperextension

Also called Reverse hyper

MachineIsolationEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Glutes, Lower back

Also hamstrings

You need

Machines

Back extension / GHD setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Hips on the edge of the pad, holding the handles
  2. 2Swing your legs up until they line up with your torso
  3. 3Control them down instead of dropping them

Most common mistake

Swinging the legs higher than the body and arching hard.

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For glutes
#18 of 29
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Research
69
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 69
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%4/5
Low cost · 20%4/5
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