Back Extension Machine vs Good Morning
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Back Extension Machine and Good Morning are close in use — 533 vs 334 sessions logged. What separates them is Back loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Back Extension Machine and Good Morning and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Back Extension Machine vs Good Morning: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Good Morning more often — 533 sessions compared to 334 for Back Extension Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Back Extension Machine and Good Morning differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Back Extension Machine and Good Morning Differ
| What differs | Back Extension Machine | Good Morning |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 334 sessions | 533 sessions |
How to Do Back Extension Machine
Back Extension Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please push the equipment using your core strength.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while maintaining core strength to avoid bending your waist.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose tension in your core throughout the exercise.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
For a full Back Extension Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Back Extension Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Good Morning
Good Morning Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Push your hips back while bending your hips and lean your upper body forward.
- 2. Naturally bend and then straighten your knees.
- 3. Straighten your knees first and then bring your hips forward to stand up.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to relax your core throughout the workout.
- 2. Please keep your chest up to avoid rounding your back.
- 3. Since it can strain your back, please exercise with light weights.
For a full Good Morning guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Good Morning exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Back Extension Machine or Good Morning?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Back, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Back Extension Machine and Good Morning need?
Back Extension Machine needs a machine, and Good Morning needs a barbell.
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