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Exercise: Machine Back Extensions

person doing Machine Back Extensions
person doing Machine Back Extensions

Primary Muscles:

  • Erector Spinae

Secondary Muscles:

Body Area:

  • Back

Movement Type:

  • Core (Rotary Stability)

Equipment:

Training Category:

  • Resistance

Proper Steps: 

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Begin seated with feet planted on foot rest, low back against support pad, and shoulders against the upper pad
Extend from the waist and press against the upper pad until machine is fully reclined
Control the weight as it pushes your upper body back into the starting position
Repeat for desired amount of repetitions