Exercise Lab

Back Extension -- Bench

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Equipment

  • Back Extension Bench

Muscle Groups

  • Back

Purposes

  • Lower back strength

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Description

  • Adjust the height of the pelvic padding to a position slightly higher than your pelvic ridge.
  • Position your legs so that the padding is placed on your calf muscles.
  • Keep your arms crossed and hands touching your shoulders.
  • Start the exercise by slowly moving the trunk down.
  • Slowly straighten up the trunk until the back displays the normal amount of curve in the lumbar vertebrae.
  • Keep your head up and eyes focused on the floor.
  • Repeat.

ProTip

  • Position your arms at the sides and contract your shoulder blades during the upward movement

Mistakes

  • Hyperextending the spine.