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Back Extension

beginner Bodyweight

Hip hinge movement to strengthen lower back and glutes.

Primary Muscles

Lower back Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

Bent over a hyperextension bench at hips, lower torso down, then extend back to parallel.

Common Mistakes

Hyperextending past parallel, jerking up, rounding lower back.

Variations

  • Weighted Back Extension
  • Glute Ham Raise
  • Romanian Deadlift