What Is Muscle Hypertrophy? Meaning, Training and Benefits
By
Larissa Brioso
Back extension machine
Primary Equipment
Hyperextension bench
Hyperextension bench
Instructions
- Position your feet correctly and adjust the bench height so that your hips are above the bench support
- Cross your arms over your chest
- Contract your glutes
- Perform the movement in a controlled manner
Tips
- Avoid lifting your hips off the bench support
- Avoid throwing your torso excessively backward at the end of the upward movement
- Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
Target Muscle
Primary
Secondary
