Hyperextension

Quick meaning: Hyperextension is a noun meaning The extension of a joint beyond its normal range; the condition of being hyperextended.

Meaning

The extension of a joint beyond its normal range; the condition of being hyperextended.

More Meanings

1. An exercise performed by lying on the stomach, ideally inclined upwards as on a Roman chair to reach a higher range of motion, and raising and lowering the upper torso.

Word Forms

• hyperextensions
• hyper

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hyper, hyperflexion, overextension, over-extension, overextention, hyperbending.

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