Place your hands on the back of your head, elbows out to the sides, and legs fully extended behind you.
Inhale and slowly lift your upper body and legs off the ground as high as you comfortably can, using your back muscles.
Hold this position for a moment, ensuring you keep your neck neutral and don't strain it.
Exhale and slowly lower your body back down to the starting position, repeating the exercise as many times as recommended.
Pro Tip
Controlled Movements: Avoid rushing through the exercise. Each movement should be slow and controlled, focusing on the muscle contraction and release. A common mistake is to use momentum to lift the body off the floor, which can strain your back and neck. Engage Your Core: While the primary focus of hyperextensions is the lower back, it's important to engage your core muscles throughout the exercise. This helps to stabilize your body and protect your spine, while also promoting better overall form. Avoid Overarching: A common mistake in performing floor hyperextensions is overarching the back at the top of the movement. Overarching can put excessive strain on your lower back, leading to potential injury. Instead,