hyperextension

noun

Etymology

From hyper- + extension.

  1. derived from extensiō
  2. derived from estension
  3. inherited from extensioun
  4. prefixed as hyperextension — “hyper + extension

Definitions

  1. The extension of a joint beyond its normal range

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

  2. An exercise performed by lying on the stomach, ideally inclined upwards as on a Roman…

    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.

The neighborhood

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