Resistance Band 45 Degrees Hyperextension
Description
The resistance band 45 degrees hyperextension adds resistance to a 45 degree hyperextension. The lifter loops a band over the shoulders and anchors it low, then performs the hyperextension on a 45 degree bench. The band loads the back extensors and glutes hard.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Resistance Band 45 Degrees Hyperextension Instructions
- Anchor a resistance band low to a sturdy point.
- Loop the other end across the upper back behind the neck.
- Set up on a 45 degree hyperextension bench.
- Hook the heels under the foot pads and the hips against the pad.
- Brace your core and start with the torso angled down.
- Extend the hips lifting the torso to a straight line with the body.
- Squeeze the glutes hard at the top.
- Lower the torso back down with control.
Resistance Band 45 Degrees Hyperextension Form & Visual
Resistance Band 45 Degrees Hyperextension Benefits
- Strong posterior chain builder
- Adds resistance to back extension
- Builds the glutes
- Useful back move
- Strong band move
- Builds the hamstrings
Resistance Band 45 Degrees Hyperextension Muscles Worked
- Gluteus maximus
- Hamstrings
- Spinal erectors
Resistance Band 45 Degrees Hyperextension Variations & Alternatives
- Hyperextension
- Reverse Hyper
- Good Morning
- Romanian Deadlift
