Floor Hyperextension
Face down with the hands behind the head, lift the chest and both straight legs together and lower them; with the arms out of play, the lower back and glutes do it all.
How to do it
Setup
Face down on a mat, legs long and together, fingertips behind the head, elbows wide.
Steps
- Lift the chest and both legs off the floor at the same time.
- Hold the top for a beat, elbows still wide.
- Lower chest and legs together with control.
Common mistakes
Lifting only one end: the chest and the legs rise together. Pulling the head up with the hands: the fingers rest; the neck stays long. Snapping into a deep arch: lift only as high as stays smooth.
Breathing
Exhale on the lift, inhale lowering.
