Frankie Valli’s Grease is a blast from the past—and a fitting song for the reverse hyper. Why? Because most people “blast” out of the bottom of the movement and launch the lever arm into orbit. Don’t do that! Control the movement. Maintain constant contact with the ankle pad throughout the entire range for optimal results….
Take a look at the two exercise machines below—one is designed for your upper body, the other for your lower body. They’re completely different in purpose, yet you can perform the same exercise on both: the lateral raise. That’s right—if you have access to a reverse hyper machine with an adjustable roller pad, like the…
The reverse hyperextension is an excellent movement for the posterior chain. To enhance its effect, resistance bands can be added to provide greater overload where you want it (hips extended) and less where you don’t (hips flexed). The advantage of using elastic resistance instead of just weight plates is that it allows you to accelerate…