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Exercise 0573 · REF rUXfn3R

Lever Back Extension exercise animation

Lever Back Extension

Category
Back
Target
Spine

The lever back extension isolates the spinal erectors and glutes through hip extension against a fixed pad, which is a controlled way to build lower-back and glute strength without the balance demands of a floor-based back extension. It's commonly programmed as a posterior-chain accessory rather than a main lift.

How to Do the Lever Back Extension

  1. Adjust the machine to fit your body size and range of motion.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet secured.
  3. Place your hands on the handles or grip bars.
  4. Engage your core and slowly lean forward, allowing your back to round slightly.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom position, feeling a stretch in your lower back.
  6. Using your back muscles, slowly raise your torso back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Back Extension primarily targets the Spine, with Glutes as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Hamstrings.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same spine with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Back Extension work?
The Lever Back Extension primarily targets the spine, with the glutes and hamstrings assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Back Extension?
The Lever Back Extension is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Back Extension?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Hyperextension targets the same spine using body weight instead.