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An hyperextension is an exercise that works the lower back as well as the mid and upper back, specifically the erector spinae.

One method of performing it, called back extension involves using a roman chair to hold the feet down and hips up.

It can also performed without equipment, in the bird dog exercise, in a prone position with arms forward. This version involves lifting one arm and the opposing leg at the same time, then releasing.

These strengthen the lower back and are ideal to be used after deadlifts for complete exhaustion of the lower back muscles.

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Quadriceps (front of legs)	Squat (compound) • Leg press (compound) • Lunge (compound) • Leg raise (compound) • Leg extension (isolation)

Hamstrings (back of legs)	Deadlift (compound) • Leg curl (isolation)

Calves	Calf raise (isolation)

Pectorals (chest)	Bench press (compound) • Fly (isolation) • Machine fly (isolation) • Press-up/Push-up (compound) • Pullover (isolation)

Lats and trapezius (upper back)	Bent-over row (compound) • Chin-up (compound) • Pulldown (compound) • Pullup (compound) • Shoulder shrug (isolation)

Deltoids (shoulders)	Front raise (isolation) • Handstand push-up (compound) • Lateral raise (isolation) • Military press (compound) • Shoulder press (compound) • Upright row (compound) • Rear delt raise (isolation)

Triceps (back of arms)	Dip (compound) • Pushdown (isolation) • Triceps extension (isolation)

Biceps (front of arms)	Biceps curl (isolation)

Abdomen and obliques (belly)	Crunch (isolation) • Sit-up (isolation) • Leg raise (compound) • (any rotational movement will engage the obliques)

Lower back	Back extension (isolation) • Deadlift (compound) • Good-morning (compound) • Hyperextension

See also: Bodyweight exercise • Weight training • List of weight training exercises • Bodybuilding

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