The back extension exercise both stretches and strengthens your lower back.
Back extensions with twist on the floor or mashine.
It s the perfect complement to crunches to develop a strong balanced midsection.
The erector spinae group runs along your spine and is responsible for extending your spine.
Use caution if you have a lower back problem or experience lower back pain while performing this exercise.
It requires you to face the floor with your thighs on the pad letting your spine extend upward.
Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.
Whether back extension reps or holds are better depends on your training goals.
The most common back extension machine is the hyperextension apparatus which places your thighs in an inclined or even completely horizontal position.
A back extension bench often called a back extension machine uses gravity as resistance.
Lock your heels under the pads so that you re secure and then lower the top half of your body toward the floor until your waist is fully bent.