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Coach doing Hyperextensions
Coach is working on his core strength here with Hyperextensions. Note that he is at full extension here, as he will head all the way back down and come up using his glute and lower back strength.
This exercise is so good for a strong lower back which is imperative for squats and deadlifts! You can also hold weight where his arms are crossed for more resistance.
Coach doing Reverse Hypers
Using the Reverse Hyper machine, which is awesome for building core strength in your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back. Note the weight is down raised here, but you start with your feet on ground and lift weight up to parallel with your body. When you do that, you are strengthening your core and the glutes and hamstrings. This lift is wonderful to grow your squat and deadlift as it directly hits those muscles needed for these 2 lifts.
Wide grip pulldowns
Coach Smith doing wide grip pulldowns to grow the width of the back. Note that his grip is not on the ends of the bar, but rather more toward the middle. This hits the back at a different angle than always putting the hands on the very end of the pulldown bar. Good to vary your grip!