This exercise involves lying face down on a bench or stability ball and extending the back while holding a resistance band. It targets the lower back muscles and can help improve posture and prevent lower back pain.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens lower back muscles
- Improves posture
- Increases flexibility in the spine
- Helps prevent lower back pain and injury
- Targets glutes and hamstrings as secondary muscles
How to perform
- Start by lying face down on a hyperextension bench with your hips resting on the pad and your feet secured under the footpads.
- Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- Slowly lift your upper body up until your back is straight.
- Hold for a second, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Lower Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary