FitnessVenues.com
 

Hyper extensions

Hyper extensions involve the extension of the spine, thus recruiting the hamstrings and lower back muscles during execution.

Any exercise which involves the lower back should be performed in a strict and controlled manner, and a weight should be sued which is not too heavy for the trainer to handle. It would be best for a trainer who is new to this exercise to only perform it with bodyweight, and only start to add resistance once confidence and strength has been gained.

Performing hyper extensions

  • Alter padding settings if needed.
  • Position thighs on large pad, hold onto support handles to help you lean body forward to bring the lower legs up towards the rear pads.
  • Place lower legs and ankles under rear pad.
  • Bend torso over front pad.
  • Fully extend at hip to bring torso up, in a controlled manner.
  • Lower to starting position.
  • Repeat for desired number of repetitions.

Hyper extensions courtesy of Fitness Uncovered - Bodybuilding & Fitness

Bookmark and Share

Latest health and fitness news

All news stories

Latest quizzes and tests

All quizzes & tests





Diet & Weight Loss Fitness & Exercise Healthy Living Leisure Jobs UK Reviews Useful Tools

Diets A - Z
Diet planners
Exercise nutrition
Healthy eating
Recipes
Weight management

Celebrity workouts
Exercise library
Exercising
Fitness testing
Kids fitness
Health clubs
Personal training
Sports injury


General health
Health spas
Men's health
Women's health


Choosing a job
Franchising
Job resources
Job search
Training courses

Elite health clubs
Ladies only gyms
Leisure centres
Health clubs
Hotel health clubs
Independent health clubs
Spa breaks

Calculators
Diet planners
Exercise videos
Online personal training
Web chats TV
Keep in touch with Fitness Venues at
Facebook
& Twitter

Home | Advertise | Search by business | Search by county | Local Search | Contact us | What's new? | Site map

About us | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Our partners

 

Copyright 2006 - 2014 FitnessVenues.com
FitnessVenues.com is the UK's leading health, fitness and exercise guide, allowing you to find health clubs, gyms, personal trainers and more.

Find your local ... Exercise classes | Gyms | Health clubs | Health spas | Personal Trainers | Fitness Trainers | Health clubs by town