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Weighted Hyperextension (on Stability Ball)

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target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Spine accessibility Back
Glutes Hamstrings

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Weighted

Category

balance

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

3.7

Force

push

Weighted Hyperextension (on Stability Ball) is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Spine in the Back region. Performed using weighted, it falls under the balance category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Hamstrings.

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1

Position yourself face down on a stability ball with your hips resting on the ball and your feet against a wall for stability.

2

Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.

3

Engage your core and slowly lift your upper body off the ball, extending your back until your body forms a straight line.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

5

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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