Hyperextension<\/strong><\/p>\n

This exercise primarily works the lower back.<\/p>\n

1. Begin by getting onto the machine, locking your heels below the stops and lowering your upper body as far down as you can, relaxing at the hips.<\/p>\n

2. Raise your body to at least horizontal or higher if you can; do not raise so high as to put painful pressure on your spine. Do not jerk during the exercise; keep a slow, fluid, steady motion.<\/p>\n

Starting position
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Ending position: note that this shows a weight plate behind the head in case you wish to increase intensity. You can either hold the plate like this or touching the chest in front.
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