Lower back · Leverage machine · Beginner
How to do Lever Back Extension
The lever back extension is a machine-based exercise targeting the muscles of the lower back (spine extensors), with secondary emphasis on the glutes and hamstrings. It is performed by sitting on a leverage machine, securing the feet, and extending the back against resistance.
- Primary muscle
- Lower back
- Also works
- Glutes and Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Back
How to do Lever Back Extension, step by step
- Adjust the machine to fit your body size and range of motion.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet secured.
- Place your hands on the handles or grip bars.
- Engage your core and slowly lean forward, allowing your back to round slightly.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom position, feeling a stretch in your lower back.
- Using your back muscles, slowly raise your torso back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Lever Back Extension works your lower back as the main mover, with help from your glutes and hamstrings.
Track Lever Back Extension in SPLYT
Lever Back Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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