Back Extension: how to do it and form tips

A lower back isolation exercise performed on a hyperextension bench. Directly targets the erector spinae and helps build spinal strength and injury resilience.

Form tips

  1. Keep your spine neutral, avoid hyperextending past parallel at the top.
  2. Cross arms over chest or hold a weight plate for added resistance.
  3. Control the descent slowly to maximize time under tension.
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