lever back extension

A back exercise targeting the spine, performed with leverage machine.

lever back extension demonstration
lever back extension β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Spine

Secondary muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings

How to do lever back extension

  1. Adjust the machine to fit your body size and range of motion.

  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet secured.

  3. Place your hands on the handles or grip bars.

  4. Engage your core and slowly lean forward, allowing your back to round slightly.

  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom position, feeling a stretch in your lower back.

  6. Using your back muscles, slowly raise your torso back to the starting position.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Spine

Secondary

GlutesHamstrings

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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