Lower Back Extension
The lower back extension is the exercise that allowed me to avoid back surgery for the past 20 years. The lower back extension is a fantastic exercise for strengthening the lower back, it is also a great exercise for working the glutes and hamstrings as well. A slight modification in your focus allows you to change the primary focus of the exercise.
Primary Muscles Used
Lower Back Extension Instructions
- Adjust the thigh pad so the top of the pad is touching the upper part of your thigh, but not all the way to the hip joint.
- Put your feet on the foot rests and bring the back of your ankle back until it is touching the lower leg rest.
- Keep your stomach tight and lean forward so your thighs are resting on the upper leg pad.
- Keep your back straight and with your hands in front of you or resting on the hand rests.
- In the beginning you can keep your hands on the hand rests for security, but you are going to want to move them in front of you as soon as comfortable.
- Slowly lower your torso down, you will feel a slight stretch in your hamstrings and lower back. Do not stretch to the point of discomfort.
- Slowly raise your body back up until your body is in a straight position.
- Repeat.
Benefits of the Lower Back Extension
- This exercise is awesome for developing glutes, hamstrings, and lower back.
- You can change the difficulty of this exercise simply by moving your hand position. With your hands close to your stomach and chest the exercise will be a little easier, if you put your hands out in front of your body like Superman, it will be more difficult.
- A strong lower back is paramount to overall health and strength.
- By strengthening your lower back you will decrease the risk of spinal injury.
- This exercise does not put direct pressure right on your spine, decreasing pressure on the disc.
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