hyperextend

verb hy·per·ex·tend \ ˌhī-pər-ik-ˈstend \

Updated on: 20 Mar 2018

Definition of hyperextend

transitive verb

: to extend so that the angle between bones of a joint is greater than normal

a hyperextended elbow

; also : to extend (something, such as a body part) beyond the normal range of motion

hyperextended her neck

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hyperextension

play \ˌhī-pər-ik-ˈsten(t)-shən\ noun

Recent Examples of hyperextend from the Web

Keep your back flat, pelvis slightly tucked, and core engaged throughout to avoid hyperextending your back.

— jenny mccoy, SELF, "Selena Gomez Strengthens Her Glutes With These 3 Pilates Moves," 16 Mar. 2018
But another huge mistake is twisting or hyperextending your back to propel and throw the snow off the shovel.

— jacqueline andriakos, Health.com, "7 Tips to Shovel Snow Safely and Efficiently (and Even Turn It Into a Workout)," 6 Feb. 2018
Beyond the horrible teen, there were plenty of other challenges: the general frequency with which men and women leaned on my windpipe or manipulated my joints or hyperextended my elbows.

— GQ, "Humiliation Can Be Healthy," 6 Feb. 2018
Waiters, who had black elastic therapeutic tape on his elbow to treat nerve pain after hyperextending his right arm against the Spurs to start the road trip, made his four three shots after going 1 for 10 in Saturday's win over the Nets.

— manny navarro, miamiherald, "Heat crushes Memphis, Spoelstra moves to within a win of Riley for franchise record," 11 Dec. 2017
Also Wednesday, Gottlieb announced that Golden Bears star Kristine Anigwe hyperextended her left knee in practice last week and will be sidelined for about two weeks.

— USA TODAY, "Pac-12 Commissioner Scott committed to conference integrity," 11 Oct. 2017
Celtics injuries: Marcus Morris (sore right knee) is out; Aron Baynes (hyperextended left knee) is probable.

— joe vardon, cleveland.com, "Cavaliers vs. Celtics, season opener: Preview and listings," 17 Oct. 2017
But Rivera thinks all three players will be back at practice Friday – along with edge rusher Mario Addison, who hyperextended his knee at New England and has yet to practice this week.

— joseph person, charlotteobserver, "Panthers left tackle Matt Kalil a late add to lengthy injury report," 5 Oct. 2017
Hoetzel has had three surgeries on the knee and hyperextended it during preseason practice last October.

— mark zeigler, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Who's the Montana guy on SDSU's hoops roster?," 28 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of hyperextend

1883

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transitive verb hy·per·ex·tend \ ˌhī-pə-rik-ˈstend \

medical Definition of hyperextend

: to extend so that the angle between bones of a joint is greater than normal

a hyperextended elbow

; also : to extend (as a body part) beyond the normal range of motion

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hyperextension

play \-ˈsten-chən\ noun

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