Hyperextensions (Back Strech) - SPORTSTECH BRT150 Manual Del Usario

5.1 HYPEREXTENSIONS (BACK STRECH)

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TRAINING EFFECT
Hyperextensions are
an optimal training
method to strength
the musculature of the lower lum-
bar spine area.
Start position:
During the exercise hock your feet underthe foot
support bracket. The seat padsupports your pel-
vic area. Cross your arms in front of your chest.
Start bending forward slowly as far as your thigh
and your torso are forming almost a right angle.
During the exercise avoid to arch your back past the body line (Torso-backside-legs).
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Moreover, to avoid painful strain on your back do not swing the torso at any time. Do
the exercise always in a fluid and slow manner.
Back to the starting position:
Slowly raise your torso back to the starting posi-
tion where your back and your legs are forming
a straight line.
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