Starting Position
1. Lie face down on a hyperextension bench.
2. Secure your ankles under the footpads and adjust so your thighs rest on the pad.
3. Cross your arms over your chest or place them behind your head.
During the Exercise
1. Keep your back straight and slowly lift your upper body.
2. Raise your upper body until it is parallel to the floor, then slowly return to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Exhale as you lift your upper body, and inhale as you lower it.