Hips / glutes

Reverse Hyperextension (Machine)

Starting position

  • Lie face down on the pad, hips at the edge, hold the handles firmly.
  • Legs hanging straight down, roller at the ankles.

Execution

  • Raise the straight legs back and up until they're in line with the upper body.
  • Lower under control.
  • Squeeze the glutes briefly at the top.

Common mistakes

  • Working with momentum.
  • Going past the line into a hollow back.
  • Bending the legs a lot.