Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of 45-Degree Back Extension, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings |
| Also | Erector spinae |
Setup
The angled back-extension bench; hold a plate at the chest to add load.
How to do it well
- Pad at the hip crease, feet turned slightly out
- Hinge down with a flat back
- Squeeze the glutes to come up to a straight line
Common mistakes
- Arching past neutral at the top
- Rounding the back to go lower
Free programs with 45-Degree Back Extension
Similar exercises
- Cable Pull-through
- Kettlebell Clean
- Kettlebell Deadlift
- Kettlebell Swing
- Glute Kickback Machine
- Machine Hip Thrust
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.