Exercise technique

reverse hyper on flat bench

The reverse hyper on flat bench is a bodyweight exercise targeting the glutes, with secondary emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back. It involves lying face down on a flat bench and lifting the legs upward, focusing on squeezing the glutes at the top of the movement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie face down on a flat bench with your hips at the edge and your legs hanging off the bench.
  2. Hold onto the bench for stability.
  3. Keeping your legs straight, raise them up towards the ceiling as high as you can.
  4. Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
  5. 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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