Frankie Valli’s Grease is certainly a blast from the past and it’s a fitting song for the reverse hyper. You see, most people that do this exercise “blast” out of the bottom and send the lever arm into orbit. Don’t do that! Control the movement. Maintain constant contact with the ankle pad for optimal performance….
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…