Bodyweight Back Extension: how to do it and form tips

A back extension using only bodyweight on a hyperextension bench or the floor. Great for beginners or as a warm-up to build lower back endurance.

Form tips

1. Squeeze your glutes at the top to protect your lower back.
2. Keep movement slow and controlled, no swinging.
3. Stop when your body forms a straight line; do not hyperextend.

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