STOP Doing Back Extensions Like This!

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[elegantmr.]

It is a back hyper extension machine. You can extend your back with it. Or, you can do this and keep a neutral spine and work your hips. Depends if you want to focus on back extension or hip extension.

[maxmartindale]

Ok but it 6' 5" tall if I do that the machine tips over and I die

[ExecutionSommaire]

Depends on your goal. I do back raises to release tensions and bring blood to the lumbar area, so rounding is actually good. I never add weight to that tho.

[randman]

Yo this short is all it took for me to go back to the gym. Kudos and you better believe I'm trying this!

[Schlook]

Why do I feel as if this is intentionally posted to create an opposition between squat uni and kot-guy 😂 I'm sure squat uni knows you can do them both ways. Just as you can do RDLs or Jefferson curls. Different tools for different goals.

[kirop]

Just saying that rounding the spine joint by joint is a great way to strenghten your spine erectors and your strength overall in that particular move pattern. What he's talking about in the video is the best way to activate your glutes / hamstrings during this excersise

[roybiv]

I likewise was taught to keep a strong/straight posture, but I was also taught to do low weight (I started with 10lbs, worked up to much more) exercises that articulate the back, like a reverse sit-up (e.g. stiff-leg deadlift). This was for athletic performance rather than for lifting performance. I did focus on lifting with a stiff/straight back. Please let me know your thoughts about this. I'm old now, trying to get back into it.

[letsgoforever]

My goal is to work on my lower back, not glutes n hamstring

[erickohlrabi]

what if I want to train my spinal erectors

[DXxXx]

I've been making these mistakes for years. And always wondered why tf my spin hurt every time. Now I know

[TheAlexBradley]

If you’re wanting to work your erectors through lengthening and contracting then you have to let your lumbar spine move

[simonwood]

LowBackAbility would disagree. I also disagree. Full flexion is fantastic for strengthening your lower back in disadvantaged positions as frequently occur in real life.

[hithro]

Remember guys it’s best to not use a joint through its full range of motion! That’s dangerous or something.

[myrianbertoldo]

Thank you for that demonstration. I always feel that I was doing that wrong, but I was doing right!😂

[domepiece]

The pad is still too high. You want the pad about 1-2 inches below your hip crease. His ROM is still being highly limited by the pad.

[laggingjaeger]

Hmm, I guess this is better for targeting the hip extensor, but if I want to train lower back muscles, wouldn't the initial form be better?

[bzx]

Had the same issue for a loooong time... until it got to the point where I couldn't even do a squat or pick something up from the floor... the pain was unbearable until a physio pointed out to me couple of thing and one of them was what Dr. Horschig just explains... trust me this will definitely save you a lot😊

[jeanestewart]

This is great, except I can't see his foot placement. Is it wide or narrow?

[LeonSebas]

Low Back Ability and ATG encourages Spinal Flexion and to build up to it

[uwaishafizal]

I personally so full range of motion and hold the contracted position for a bit of an isometric hold, 5-8 seconds and i feel great