Banded Back Extension
Muscle Groups: Lower Back
Banded Back Extension focuses on Lower Back, with Glutes, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Back Extension with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on a back extension bench, positioning your hips at the edge of the pad and securing your feet.
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Place a resistance band around your neck, holding the ends with your hands or securing them under the bench.
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Lower your upper body towards the floor until your torso is perpendicular to your legs, maintaining a straight back.
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Engage your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings to raise your torso back up.
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Continue extending until your body forms a straight line with your legs.
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Slowly lower your torso back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Back Extension primarily targets Lower Back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Back Extension, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
