Back Extension vs Twist Superman

Maximizing Your Back Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Back Extension more often — 6,073 sessions vs 1,688. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Back Extension vs Twist Superman : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Back Extension more often — 6,073 sessions compared to 1,688 for Twist Superman.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Back Extension and Twist Superman differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Back Extension

Back Extension gif

Back Extension muscles worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Please lower down by bending your hips while keeping your chest open.
  2. 2. Engage your core and come up by extending your hips.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please be careful not to relax your core throughout the exercise.
  2. 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Back Extension, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Back Extension Guide page of our blog!

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How to Twist Superman

Twist Superman gif

Twist Superman muscles worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Lift your chest and feet while twisting your body to one side.
  2. 2. Return to the starting position and exercise the same way on the opposite side.

Coach's Comment

  1. Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Twist Superman, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Twist Superman Guide page of our blog!

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