Exercise Ball Back Extension vs Lying Back Extension
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 sessions vs 19. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Exercise Ball Back Extension and Lying Back Extension and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Exercise Ball Back Extension vs Lying Back Extension: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 sessions compared to 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Exercise Ball Back Extension and Lying Back Extension differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Exercise Ball Back Extension and Lying Back Extension Differ
| What differs | Exercise Ball Back Extension | Lying Back Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 19 sessions | 1,617 sessions |
How to Do Exercise Ball Back Extension
Exercise Ball Back Extension Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body while keeping your chest relaxed.
- 2. Engage your core and slowly lower yourself down.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your core relax throughout the workout.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
For a full Exercise Ball Back Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Exercise Ball Back Extension exercise guide.
How to Do Lying Back Extension
Lying Back Extension Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lift your upper body using the strength of your back while keeping your arms extended.
- 2. Keep your gaze fixed on the band and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.
For a full Lying Back Extension guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lying Back Extension exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Exercise Ball Back Extension or Lying Back Extension?
Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 sessions against 19 for Exercise Ball Back Extension. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Exercise Ball Back Extension and Lying Back Extension need?
Exercise Ball Back Extension needs bodyweight only, and Lying Back Extension needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lying Back Extension is the easier place to start. Move to Exercise Ball Back Extension once your form holds up.
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