Instructions
Preparation
- Position thighs prone on large pad and lower leg under padded brace. Place barbell on back of shoulders and grasp bar to sides.
Execution
- Raise upper body until hip and waist are fully extended. Lower body by bending hips and waist until fully flexed. Repeat.
Comments
- Adjust lower leg brace so pressure is evenly distributed on thigh pad. Begin with body weight and add additional weight gradually to allow lower back adequate adaptation. Maintain barbell's position on back of shoulders when upper body is lowered. Do not pause or bounce at bottom of lift. Do not lower weight beyond a mild stretch throughout hamstrings and low back. Full range of motion will vary from person to person. Also see Barbell Back Extension and Barbell Hip Extension.
Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Pull |
Muscles
Synergists