Back Extension Machine vs Twist Superman
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Back Extension Machine and Twist Superman and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Back Extension Machine vs Twist Superman: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions compared to 334 for Back Extension Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Back Extension Machine and Twist Superman 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 Twist Superman Differ
| What differs | Back Extension Machine | Twist Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 334 sessions | 1,688 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 Twist Superman
Twist Superman Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Lift your chest and feet while twisting your body to one side.
- 2. Return to the starting position and exercise the same way on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.
For a full Twist Superman guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Twist Superman exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Back Extension Machine or Twist Superman?
Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions against 334 for Back Extension Machine. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Back Extension Machine and Twist Superman need?
Back Extension Machine needs a machine, and Twist Superman needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Twist Superman is the easier place to start. Move to Back Extension Machine once your form holds up.
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