Spine Extension
Muscle Groups: Lower Back
Spine Extension focuses on Lower Back, with Glutes, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Spine Extension with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended straight overhead and your legs straight behind you.
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Keep your head in a neutral position, looking down at the floor.
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Engage your lower back and glutes to simultaneously lift your chest, arms, and legs a few inches off the floor.
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Hold this elevated position briefly, feeling the contraction in your lower back.
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Slowly and with control, lower your chest, arms, and legs back down to the starting position on the floor.
Secondary Muscles
While Spine 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.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Spine Extension, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Spine 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.
