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Bench reverse back raise

A compound exercise for the glutes and lower back, with help from the hamstrings. Equipment: flat bench.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie face down on a bench, hips at the edge, legs hanging.
  2. Lift straight legs until level with the body
  3. Lower slowly without swinging

Muscles worked

Bench reverse back raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the glutes and lower back highlighted

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