Classification
| Utility: | Basic or Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Compound |
| Force: | Pull |
Instructions
Preparation
Position thighs prone on large pad and lower leg under padded bar. Hold weight to chest or behind neck.
Execution
Raise upper body until hips and waist are fully extended. Lower body by bending hips and waist until fully flexed. Repeat.
Comments
If weight is positioned behind head, neck extensors act as stabilizers.
See Arm Position During Waist Exercises. 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. Do not pause or bounce at bottom of lift. Do not lower weight beyond mild stretch throughout hamstrings and low back. Full range of motion will vary from person to person. Also see Weighted Back Extension and Weighted Back Extension.
Muscles
Synergists
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