Back Extension vs Twist Superman
Which one fits 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.
Compare the benefits of Back Extension and Twist Superman and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Back Extension vs Twist Superman: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
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.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Back Extension 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 and Twist Superman Differ
| What differs | Back Extension | Twist Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 6,073 sessions | 1,688 sessions |
How to Do Back Extension
Back Extension Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lower down by bending your hips while keeping your chest open.
- 2. Engage your core and come up by extending your hips.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to relax your core throughout the exercise.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
For a full Back Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Back Extension 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 or Twist Superman?
Planfit users log Back Extension more often — 6,073 sessions against 1,688 for Twist Superman. 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 and Twist Superman need?
Back Extension needs bodyweight only, and Twist Superman needs bodyweight only.
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