Lying Floor Hyperextension
Description
This exercise involves lying face down on the floor and lifting the upper body and legs off the ground simultaneously, engaging the lower back muscles. It is a low-impact exercise that can help improve posture and strengthen the lower back.
Equipment Required
Lying Floor Hyperextension Instructions
- Start by lying face down on the floor with your arms extended in front of you.
- Engage your glutes and lower back muscles to lift your legs and upper body off the ground.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to keep your neck in a neutral position.
- Slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lying Floor Hyperextension Form & Visual
Lying Floor Hyperextension Benefits
- Strengthens lower back muscles
- Improves posture
- Reduces risk of lower back pain and injury
- Engages glutes and hamstrings for added strength and stability
- Can be done with minimal equipment and in a small space
Lying Floor Hyperextension Muscles Worked
- Erector Spinae
- Gluteus Maximus
- Hamstrings
Lying Floor Hyperextension Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Hyperextension
- Swiss Ball Hyperextension
- Weighted Hyperextension
- Reverse Hyperextension
- Single Leg Hyperextension
