DIY Reverse Hyper Machine
Back extension benches and roman chairs are a great way to work out your back, core, glutes, and hamstrings. Typically these machines are quite large and can be expensive for the higher-end designs.
That’s why we’ve found some of our favorite DIY reverse hyper machines so you can make your own without breaking the bank.
These designs require minimal equipment, inexpensive materials, and can be made without a lot of money.
- Read our article: 9 Roman chair and reverse hyper exercises
How To Build A DIY Reverse Hyper Machine
This DIY tutorial on a Reverse Hyper Machine focuses on a build with a long list of supplies.
Not only will you need wood and galvanized pipe and fittings, but you’ll also need quite a few tools. If you don’t have an angle grinder and a compound miter saw, you can rent these.
The total cost, assuming you have the supplies, will be around $130. Plenty of measurements are included to ensure that there is no guesswork on your part.
The frame is wooden and it is on casters, making it easy for you to move it around your workout space.
When it comes to reverse hyperextension machines, this is one of the smaller ones. A few variations are added to make sure you get the most use out of it.
Not only are there footrests on the machine, there’s also some marine-grade vinyl used on the top to add a bit more cushion.
The top, bottom, and sides are also reinforced with wood to ensure that it’s not going to fall apart. Particularly if you plan on using a lot of weight, this is something you’ll want to consider.
The pull is located lower than most, too, which is a personal preference of the one who built it.
This video demonstrates how to build a reverse hyper in a relatively simple way. It’s not one of the most decked-out machines but it gets the job done – and without taking up too much of your time or money.
A few steps are added to make it easy to climb up to the top. There’s also a very thick padding at the top in order to support the abdomen.
It cost him 200 Euros to build, which includes the pendulum that’s under the frame.
For about $120, you can build this DIY Reverse Hyper, though it’s an estimate as there’s no official list of supplies.
The metal piping and the strap are the most expensive components of this build. It is a quick, basic frame that will support a decent amount of weight – but it’s not as reinforced as others.
This is the most affordable option on the list, though – and you can choose to upgrade in a number of areas, including the pad that goes on the top of the frame.
There’s also no footrest or stand, so it requires you to either bring a stool over or for you to hoist yourself up to get into the necessary position to do the exercises.
When you’re not into doing a lot of building with wood and tools, you can create an apparatus using this video.
You’ll see how you can make a reverse hyper machine using a roman chair. Since it already provides you with most of the frame, there’s not much left for you to do.
A 2×4 piece of wood is bolted down below the foot roller to help you get the full effect. It’s hardly a reverse hyper machine, but it does allow you to get the same effective workout.
This video shows you how to make a DIY reverse hyper machine. It’s the beast of all of the examples as it is bolted to the ground, providing you with more support.
You can use it with more confidence when you’re breaking out the heavier weights. It incorporates wood, brackets, and a few other supplies. 2×4 and 2×6 pieces of wood are used.
When it comes to the pendulum, a notch is cut out to help with the swing and the overall range of motion. Steel ties are used as opposed to just screws, ensuring that there’s more stability.
A makeshift cushion was created on the top, too, offering support for the entire upper body.
Buy A Reverse Hyper Extension Bench
Not everyone is into do-it-yourself projects and that’s ok. For those looking for something smaller that can fit into your apartment or garage gym, these products fit the bill.