45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension
Description
The 45 degree twisting hyperextension adds a torso twist to the standard hyperextension. The lifter performs the back extension on a 45 degree hyper bench, then twists the torso side to side at the top. The twist loads the obliques while the extension trains the back.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension Instructions
- Set up on a 45 degree hyperextension bench.
- Hook the heels under the foot pads and the hips against the pad.
- Cross the arms over the chest.
- Brace your core and start with the torso angled down.
- Extend the hips lifting the torso to a straight line.
- At the top twist the torso to one side.
- Twist back through center to the other side.
- Lower the torso back down to the start. Continue alternating twists.
45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension Form & Visual
45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension Benefits
- Strong posterior chain and oblique combo
- Trains rotational core
- Builds the lower back
- Useful back move
- Builds the obliques
- Strong combo move
45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension Muscles Worked
- Spinal erectors
- Gluteus maximus
- Obliques
- Hamstrings
45 Degree Twisting Hyperextension Variations & Alternatives
- Hyperextension
- Reverse Hyper
- Russian Twist
- Side Bend
