Reverse Hyperextension Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Reverse Hyperextension Rep Standards

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LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice7
Intermediate29
Advanced57
Elite89

Reverse Hyperextension Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Reverse Hyperextension strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1< 1215186
120 lbs< 12245386
130 lbs< 15265486
140 lbs< 16275485
150 lbs< 18285484
160 lbs< 19295584
170 lbs< 110305583
180 lbs< 110305481
190 lbs< 111305480
200 lbs< 111315479
210 lbs< 112315378
220 lbs< 112315377
230 lbs< 113315276
240 lbs< 113315275
250 lbs< 113315173
260 lbs< 113305172
270 lbs< 114305071
280 lbs< 114304970
290 lbs114304969
300 lbs114304868
310 lbs114294867
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 16234468
100 lbs< 17234366
110 lbs< 18234264
120 lbs< 18224161
130 lbs< 18224059
140 lbs< 18223857
150 lbs< 18213755
160 lbs< 18213653
170 lbs< 18203551
180 lbs< 18193449
190 lbs< 18193348
200 lbs< 18183246
210 lbs< 17183144
220 lbs< 17173043
230 lbs< 17162942
240 lbs< 17162840
250 lbs< 16152739
260 lbs< 16152638

Reverse Hyperextension Standards by Age

Discover how Reverse Hyperextension strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 13214572
20< 17285687
25< 18305890
30< 18305890
35< 18305890
40< 18305890
45< 16275384
50< 14234877
55< 1< 1194369
60< 1< 1153661
65< 1< 1113052
70< 1< 182444
75< 1< 141936
80< 1< 1< 11429
85< 1< 1< 11023
90< 1< 1< 1718
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1143048
20< 16203959
25< 17214061
30< 17214061
35< 17214061
40< 17214061
45< 15193757
50< 13163351
55< 1< 1132845
60< 1< 1102339
65< 1< 171832
70< 1< 131326
75< 1< 1< 11020
80< 1< 1< 1615
85< 1< 1< 1311
90< 1< 1< 1< 18

Reverse Hyperextension Overview

Reverse Hyperextension strengthens the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings by lifting the legs behind the body while lying face down.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Reverse Hyperextension Machine

How To Perform the Reverse Hyperextension

  1. Start by lying face down on a reverse hyperextension machine, with your hips positioned at the edge of the pad.
  2. Grip the handles or the edges of the pad for stability.
  3. Begin with your legs hanging down and relaxed.
  4. Exhale and lift your legs behind you until they are in line with your body while keeping them straight.
  5. Hold the top position briefly, feeling the contraction in your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.
  6. Inhale and lower your legs back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Reverse Hyperextension for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Reverse Hyperextension

  • Keep your core engaged to maintain stability throughout the movement.
  • Avoid using momentum; perform the exercise in a controlled manner.
  • Ensure your hips stay in contact with the pad to prevent lower back strain.
  • Adjust the range of motion as needed to suit your flexibility and strength levels.

Reverse Hyperextension Variations and Alternatives

Variations

Alternatives

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