REVERSE HYPERS AT HOME The reverse hyper is my favorite posterior chain exercise for calisthenics. This will build motor control and strengthen the glutes and lower back for skills like the planche and back lever. To perform this at home you can use a table or chairs. Despite the name “hyper”, short for hyperextension, I recommend stopping when the body is in a straight line and minimizing the arch in your lower back to mimic the desired posture in the planche and lever. For a full breakdown of

Should You Swing Your Reverse Hypers? The Reverse Hyper is arguably one of the best exercises for your lower back. It works by stabilizing your upper body on a table while your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings work to lift your feet behind you. But there are mixed opinions on whether you should swing your legs or not... Now, I've had my reverse hyper for a few months and I've tried everything—swinging, no swinging, super heavy, light, slow, fast—and to be honest, I prefer the swinging variatio