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Back Extension

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	1. Place yourself on a workout bench (view photo) facing the ground. 2.Cross your arms over your chest. 3.Keeping your back perfectly straight, gently lower your upper body until it is perpendicular to the ground. 4. Slowly return to your original position without curving your back, and repeat. 5. Repeat 6 to 8 times.

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cmtaylor
October 16, 2010 at 10:47 am

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You should post a warning for this one or a safer alternate it is a little tough for someand can maybe cause an injury.
Nat71
October 16, 2010 at 7:56 pm

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I love doing this excercise at the gym! But don't have a workout bench at home, suggestion for hoe to do it at home with out the incline bench would be great
- BB74
  March 14, 2012 at 3:18 pm
  
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  Use an exercise ball.
Saddie
April 14, 2012 at 4:17 am

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I would suggest doing pilates, stability ball or plank exercises. If your core is weak this exercise will apply too much pressure to the spinal area and cause delayed onset low back pain.

I would not recommend this exercise.

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