Exercise technique

lever reverse hyperextension

The lever reverse hyperextension is a machine-based exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves lying face down on a leverage machine and lifting the legs upward using the glutes and hamstrings.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Lower back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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