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Incline Reverse Hyperextension

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Incline Reverse Hyperextension.

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About this exercise

A bodyweight posterior chain exercise performed face-down on an incline bench, where the legs are raised backward in an arc against gravity. The incline position increases the range of motion compared to a flat surface, placing greater demand on the glutes and hamstrings.

How to Perform

  • Set the bench to a moderate incline and lie face-down with your hips at the top edge
  • Let your legs hang down toward the floor, gripping the bench firmly with both hands
  • Brace your core and squeeze your glutes
  • Raise both legs in an arc until they are parallel to the floor or slightly above
  • Hold briefly at the top, feeling the contraction in your glutes and hamstrings
  • Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position under control
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary
GlutesHamstrings
Secondary
Lower back

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About the Incline Reverse Hyperextension

The Incline Reverse Hyperextension is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.