Progression ladder for the Reverse Hyperextension

Pick an exercise to see the easier and harder steps either side of it, and log your sets so you can see when you are ready to move up.

Easier and harder steps around the Reverse Hyperextension

These are the substitutes for the Reverse Hyperextension, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Smith Machine Stiff-legged Deadlift

    Smith Machine Stiff-legged Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Smith-machine
    • Hamstrings
  2. Band Straight Leg Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Band
    • Hamstrings
  3. Cable Deadlifts

    Cable Deadlifts

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Hamstrings
  4. Romanian Deadlift

    Romanian Deadlift

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Hamstrings
  5. Band Good Morning (Pull Through)

    Band Good Morning (Pull Through)

    • Intermediate
    • Band
    • Hamstrings
  6. Inverse Leg Curl (On Pull-up Cable Machine)

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Hamstrings

Where you are now

Reverse Hyperextension

Reverse Hyperextension

  • Intermediate
  • Machine
  • Hamstrings

Harder steps (4)

  1. Floor Glute-ham Raise

    Floor Glute-ham Raise

    • Advanced
    • Machine
    • Hamstrings
  2. Inverse Leg Curl (Bench Support)

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Hamstrings
  3. Romanian Deadlift From Deficit

    Romanian Deadlift From Deficit

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Hamstrings
  4. Glute Ham Raise

    Glute Ham Raise

    • Advanced
    • Machine
    • Hamstrings

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