Hyperextensions With No Hyperextension Bench

A core and lower back exercise performed without using a dedicated hyperextension bench.

Instructions

• Lie face down on a flat bench, with your upper body extending off the bench and your feet anchored under a stable support.
• Slowly lower your upper body towards the floor while keeping your back straight.
• Raise your body back up until your chest is in line with the bench.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Rounding the back during the movement.
• Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
• Overextending at the top of the movement.

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