Back Extension
Lower backAbout
It's a great workout to develop your back, hips, and back of your thighs. It's a great workout for people with weak back or slipped discs in his/her back.
How to Back Extension
Starting Position
1. Lie face down on a back extension bench, with your feet secured underneath the footpads.
2. Place your hands either behind your head or across your chest, depending on your preference.
3. Keep your back flat and your core engaged.
Proper 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.
Breathing Technique
Inhale when lowering your upper body, and exhale when raising your upper body.
Precautions
1. Please be careful not to relax your core throughout the exercise.
2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
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