Description

Hyperextensions with body weight on the floor is a good exercise to train the back extensor in isolation. It is a bodyweight exercise and no equipment is required.

Exercise

Hyperextensions

On the ground

Type: Unilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Körpergewicht

Tutorial

1

Lie on your stomach on the floor.
2

Stretch your legs straight back and cross your arms behind your head.
3

Lift your chest off the floor until your back extensor is fully contracted and hold the position briefly. Exhale as you do so.
4

Lower your chest back to the floor. Breathe in as you do so.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.