Glutes · Leverage machine · Intermediate
How to do 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.
- Primary muscle
- Glutes
- Also works
- Hamstrings and Lower back
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do Lever Reverse Hyperextension, step by step
- Adjust the leverage machine to fit your body and secure your feet in the foot pads.
- Lie face down on the machine with your upper body hanging off the edge and your hips resting on the pad.
- Cross your arms over your chest or place them behind your head.
- Engage your glutes and hamstrings to lift your legs upward until they are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Lever Reverse Hyperextension works your glutes as the main mover, with help from your hamstrings and lower back.
Track Lever Reverse Hyperextension in SPLYT
Lever Reverse Hyperextension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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