Back extensions

Extensión lumbar en silla romana

STARTING POSITION:

Lie face down on a hyperextension bench. Make sure you put your ankles under the foot pads and you bend your knees slightly. If it's possible adjust the upper pad so your thighs rest on it. Your hips and your body should be sustained by yourself. Keep your body straight, contracting the floor and pelvic core while keeping your chest up. Cross your arms in front of you touching your shoulders.

MOVEMENT:

Keeping your lower back flat, start leaning forward slowly from the hips going down as much as possible while inhaling. Keep moving until you feel a good stretch in your hamstrings and then stop. Make sure you don't round your back. Return to the starting position while you exhale.

TIPS: To increase the level of activity, you can hold a plate in front of you.

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