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Hyperextension

The hyperextension closes out leg day and serves as an accessible beginner hip hinge, with controlled movement emphasizing glute and hamstring engagement and progression to weighted hyperextensions.

12 sec
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Video byJoe Delaney
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Coaching notes

Final exercise for the Leg day. Excellent starting point for a beginner hip hinge movement. Can be progressed to weighted hyperextensions.

Key points

  • Control the movement, focus on glute and hamstring engagement.
  • Avoid hyperextending the lower back.

Practice settings

Sets
3
Rest
1 min
Est. duration
12 sec
Lower BackGlutesHamstringsBodyweightBeginner

Practice notes

  • This is the final exercise for the leg day.
  • It is an excellent starting point for a beginner hip hinge movement.
  • It can be progressed to weighted hyperextensions.

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