HYPEREXTENSIONS

PURPOSE OF EXERCISE: To develop the
spinal erectors of the lower back.
EXECUTION: (1) Position yourself
facedown across a hyperextension
bench, with your heels hooked under the
rear supports. Clasp your hands across
your chest or behind your head and bend
forward and down as far as possible,
feeling the lower back muscles stretch.
(2) From this position, come back up
until your torso is just above parallel.
To prevent hyperextension of your spine
don’t lift up any higher than this.