Bent-knee Reverse Hyperextension
Muscle Groups: Glutes, Hamstrings
Bent-knee Reverse Hyperextension focuses on Glutes, Hamstrings.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Bent-knee Reverse Hyperextension with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on a hyperextension bench or a flat bench, positioning your hips at the very edge.
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Grip the bench firmly with your hands for stability, allowing your legs to hang straight down towards the floor.
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Bend your knees to approximately a 90-degree angle, keeping your feet together or slightly apart.
- 4
Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your bent legs upwards, squeezing at the top until your body forms a straight line or slightly higher.
- 5
Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, maintaining the bend in your knees throughout the movement.
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