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Dumbbells Hyperextension Low

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Dumbbells Hyperextension Low Overview

The dumbbells hyperextension low workout focuses primarily on targeting the lower back muscles.

By using dumbbells, this exercise adds resistance to the movement, increasing the intensity and effectiveness of the workout.

While it may also engage secondary muscles like the glutes and hamstrings, the main focus remains on the lower back.

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Dumbbells Hyperextension Low Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back straight as you hinge forward at your hips, lowering your torso until it is almost parallel to the floor.
  3. Allow your arms to hang straight down towards the floor, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Exhale and squeeze your shoulder blades together as you lift the dumbbells out to the sides, keeping your arms straight.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Dumbbells Hyperextension Low Tips

  1. Start with a light dumbbell and gradually increase the weight to challenge your lower back muscles.
  2. Position yourself face down on a hyperextension bench, with your feet secured and the dumbbell held behind your head.
  3. Engage your core and slowly lower your upper body towards the floor, keeping your back straight and your neck in line with your spine.
  4. Exhale as you lift your upper body back up to the starting position, squeezing your glutes and lower back muscles.
  5. Focus on the mind-muscle connection, consciously contracting your lower back muscles throughout the movement.
  6. Avoid using momentum or swinging your body to lift the weight, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise and increase the risk of injury.

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