A lower back exercise that strengthens the spinal erectors, glutes, and hamstrings, often performed on a hyperextension bench.
Instructions
1. Position yourself on a hyperextension bench with your hips resting on the pad and your feet secured under the footpads.
2. Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head.
3. Start with your body in a straight line.
4. Lower your upper body slowly by bending at the hips, keeping your back straight.
5. Raise your upper body back to the starting position by engaging your lower back and glutes.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.