Back Extension: how to do it and form tips

A lower back isolation exercise performed on a hyperextension bench. Directly targets the erector spinae and helps build spinal strength and injury resilience.

Form tips

  1. Keep your spine neutral — avoid hyperextending past parallel at the top.
  2. Cross arms over chest or hold a weight plate for added resistance.
  3. Control the descent slowly to maximize time under tension.
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