Description
Hyper extension exercise is one of the very best things you can do to strengthen your lower back. It creates a dynamic stretch in your back, and you will feel the difference within days. And maybe best of all, you can do it in the comfort of your home.
Hyperextensions done on a consistent basis are one of the best things you can do for your lower back health. They are not only a great back workout, they are also one of the best exercises to prevent lower back injury. Most orthopedics agree that one of the very best things to do for your lower back is the hyperextension exercise.
Types of Hyperextension Exercises
There are a variety of different hyperextensions you can perform, both with and without a hyperextension bench:
- Full hyperextensions on a hyperextension bench
- Half hyperextensions on a hyperextensions bench
- Hyperextensions on a a flat bench
- Hyperextensions on the floor
These exercises will not only strengthen and heal a lower back injury, but will also avoid lower back injury in your future.
Hyperextensions for Lower Back Health
Stretching and Warm-up:
Proper stretching and warm-up is paramount to perform prior to any resistance training, including hyperextensions:
- 1-2 minutes of light cardio (jogging in place, jumping rope)
- 2 minutes of dynamic stretching:
Walking with knee raises
Arm rotations
Side bends
Torso rotations
