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StretchingBeginner

Back Extension

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Lower Back

Secondary

Glutes, Hamstrings, Upper Back

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie face down, legs straight, arms by sides or hands behind head.

  2. 2

    Engage lower back/glutes.

  3. 3

    Slowly lift chest/shoulders off ground.

  4. 4

    Keep neck neutral.

  5. 5

    Hold briefly.

  6. 6

    Slowly lower back down.

  7. 7

    Repeat.