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Hamstrings · Glutes

45° Back Extension

Difficulty: 2/5Loaded in the stretch
Primary muscles
Glute max, Hamstrings
Synergists
Lower back
Equipment
Back extension bench (45°)

How to

  1. Pad just below your hips, feet anchored.
  2. Hinge forward at the hips until your hamstrings are stretched.
  3. Squeeze your glutes to rise into a straight line – don’t hyperextend.

Tips

  • → Hold a plate for extra load

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