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Reverse Hyper (Bench)
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Reverse Hyper (Bench)

Glute and lower-back strength with gentle decompression.

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Setup & steps

  1. 1Lie face down across a bench or reverse hyper
  2. 2Let the legs hang relaxed
  3. 3Raise the legs by squeezing the glutes
  4. 4Lower under control

Coaching cues

  1. Glutes lift the legs, not the back
  2. Neutral neck and spine
  3. Pause briefly at the top

Common mistakes

  1. Swinging for height
  2. Overarching the spine
  3. Holding your breath

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