How to Do
How to Do Machine Rotational Low Back Extensions
Be sure to maintain proper posture throughout the entire movement to prevent unneeded stress. Keep your shoulder blades retracted slightly, maintain good stability in your core during the entire movement, and keep your spine in natural alignment. When you are rotating during the exercise, do the rotation in a slow and controlled manner and avoid jerky movements.
Beginning
Beginning Machine Back Extension With Rotation
Lay down on the machine comfortably and be sure the padding positions are set up correctly to support you during the movement.
Movement
Machine Back Extension With Rotation Movement
1. Keeping your chin tucked and toes straight ahead, begin to lift your upper body upwards using your lower back.
2. As you are rising upwards, slowly rotate your body to one side until at the top of the movement. Then, come back to the starting position and do the other side.
3. Once at the top position, begin to slowly return to the starting position and repeat as recommended.
Benefits
Machine Back Extension With Rotation Benefits
The rotating back extension is a back extension that incorporates rotation to target more of the trunk. Perform a back extension with one shoulder raised at the top, rotate back to neutral as you return to the bottom, and rotate to the opposing side as you extend for the next rep.
Exercise Aliases
Hyperextension, Hyperextensions, Back Extension Machine, Lower Back Extension.
