Lever Back Extension

The Lever Back Extension primarily works the Erector Spinae, with secondary activation of the Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Gluteus Maximus and stabilizer support from the Adductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Gluteus Maximus, Rectus Femoris. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Erector Spinae.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementHinge
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryErector Spinae
SecondaryAdductor Magnus, Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Gluteus Maximus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Sit on machine with back against padded lever. Push hips back against back of seat by pushing feet against platform. Arch back in "C" shape. Execution: Extend spine until hyperextended. Return and repeat. Comments: To avoid hip movement, push hips back into seat by pushing feet into platform throughout exercise. Position foot platform, so small space remains between edge of seat and back of lower thigh. Use seat belt if it becomes difficult to stabilize hips. SeeLow Back Debate. Also see exercises onold Nautilus MachineandMedEx Low Back Machine.

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