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Exercise 0593 · REF Krmb3cB

Lever Reverse Hyperextension exercise animation

Lever Reverse Hyperextension

Category
Upper Legs
Target
Glutes

The reverse hyperextension loads the glutes and hamstrings through hip extension while the torso stays fixed, which takes compressive load off the spine compared to a standard back extension where the upper body swings. That makes it a popular choice for building posterior chain strength around a lower-back injury.

How to Do the Lever Reverse Hyperextension

  1. Adjust the leverage machine to fit your body and secure your feet in the foot pads.
  2. Lie face down on the machine with your upper body hanging off the edge and your hips resting on the pad.
  3. Cross your arms over your chest or place them behind your head.
  4. Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your legs upward until they are parallel to the ground.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Reverse Hyperextension primarily targets the Glutes, with Hamstrings as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Lower Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same glutes with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Reverse Hyperextension work?
The Lever Reverse Hyperextension primarily targets the glutes, with the hamstrings and lower back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Reverse Hyperextension?
The Lever Reverse Hyperextension is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Reverse Hyperextension?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Arms Apart Circular Toe Touch (male) targets the same glutes using body weight instead.