This exercise is excellent for strengthening the lower back, buttocks, and the upper fibers of the hamstrings.  As you become stronger you can also hold a weight plate with arms crossed over chest while performing the exercise.

• Using a hyperextension bench your starting position will be at an angle.
• Feet separated hip-width apart, with crease in the hips against edge of support pad.
• Keep chest lifted, abdominals tight and lower back neutrally curved.
• Bend forward from hips. Letting torso hang toward floor, neck and head aligned with spine, hips square.
• Keeping abs tight, contract buttocks as you lift torso upward from hips until body forms straight line to starting position.
• Beginners do 1 set of 10-15 reps. 
• Work up to 3 sets of 12-15 repetitions.

Tip:  Maintain butt and upper hamstring “squeeze” as you lift and lower torso.

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