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Back extensions

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Back extensions: start of the movement
1 · start
Back extensions: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
shoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesshoulderschestbicepsforearmsabsabsquadscalvesFRONTshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesshouldersbackbacktricepsforearmsbackgluteshamstringscalvesBACK
Primary: back, glutes
Secondary: hamstrings

Correct technique

  1. 1Set the pad just below your hips.
  2. 2Lower your torso.
  3. 3Lift your torso in line with your legs.
  4. 4Lower slowly.
Breathing: Breathe in and brace at the bottom, breathe out as you straighten up.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Leaning back past horizontal.
  • ✕Swinging.

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