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45-degree hyperextension

An exercise for the hamstrings, glutes. Equipment: bodyweight. Below are the animation, step-by-step technique and tips.

Muscles

Equipment

  • Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. Fix your feet to the footrests and press your thighs against the padded platform.
  2. Place your arms across your chest and lean forward.
  3. Raise yourself by leaning backward and forming an upright position.
  4. Hold for a while, return to the initial position, and repeat.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and avoid slouching.
  • Avoid bending your neck and keep it in a neutral position.
  • Maintain a smooth breathing pattern and avoid breath-holding.

Programs that include it

Technique videos and a set log in the app

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