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TRAINING EFFECT
Hyperextensions are
an optimal training
method to strength
the musculature of the lower lum-
bar spine area.
5.1
HYPEREXTENSIONS (BACK STRECH)
Start position:
During the exercise hock your feet underthe
foot support bracket. The seat padsupports your
pelvic area. Cross your arms behind your head.
Elbows are pointing outwards. Start bending for-
ward slowly as far as your thigh and your torso
are forming almost a right angle.
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.
During the exercise avoid to arch your back past the body line (Torso-backside-legs).
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.
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For this exercise, the footrest is mounted on the
frame of the seat pad support (# 6).
