How to Do Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension

Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension is a back exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension

  1. 01Lie face down on the floor with a resistance band looped around the wrists or held in both hands.
  2. 02Reach the arms straight overhead and create tension in the band by pulling the hands slightly apart.
  3. 03Lift the chest and arms off the floor simultaneously by contracting the lower back and glutes.
  4. 04Hold the top position for a count of two while maintaining tension on the band.
  5. 05Lower the torso back to the floor with control before starting the next rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the chin tucked and eyes focused on the floor to maintain a neutral cervical spine during the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension questions

What muscles does Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension work?

Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension correctly?

Lie face down on the floor with a resistance band looped around the wrists or held in both hands. Reach the arms straight overhead and create tension in the band by pulling the hands slightly apart. Lift the chest and arms off the floor simultaneously by contracting the lower back and glutes. Hold the top position for a count of two while maintaining tension on the band. Lower the torso back to the floor with control before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension?

Keep the chin tucked and eyes focused on the floor to maintain a neutral cervical spine during the lift.

Is Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension suitable for beginners?

Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension?

Resistance Band Floor Hyperextension uses resistance band.

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