Back Extension on Bench

Description

Adjust the bench to a 45° incline. Position your hips so they are overhanging and secure your legs under the pad. Flex your torso while keeping your back straight until you feel a stretch at the back of your leg. Aim for the greatest range of motion possible with each repetition. During the ascent, avoid overextending your back by rotating the pelvis backward (posterior tilt). Contract the glutes and abdominals.

Settings

Equipment

Other

Positions

Prone Position

Muscle groups

Lumbar extensors

Difficulty

Moderate

Movement

Extension

Contraction mode

Concentric