Reverse Hyperextension
Works the hamstrings.
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Calves, Glutes
- Equipment
- Machine
- Level
- Intermediate
- Force
- Pull
How to do it
- Place your feet between the pads after loading an appropriate weight. Lay on the top pad, allowing your hips to hang off the back, while grasping the handles to hold your position.
- To begin the movement, flex the hips, pulling the legs forward.
- Reverse the motion by extending the hips, kicking the leg back. It is very important not to over-extend the hip on this movement, stopping short of your full range of motion.
- Return by again flexing the hip, pulling the carriage forward as far as you can.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track it
Log every set in Pensum. It keeps your best sets and estimates your one-rep max as you go. Estimate your 1RM now.
More Hamstrings exercises
- Glute Ham Raise Machine
- Lying Leg Curls Machine
- Seated Leg Curl Machine
- Smith Machine Hang Power Clean Machine
- Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift Machine
- Standing Leg Curl Machine