45-Degree Back Extension

Danish: Rygstræk på 45°-bænk

Movement pattern

Hinge, Spinal extension

Equipment

Hyperextension bench

Main muscles

Erector spinae, Gluteus maximus

Also works

Biceps femoris (long head), Multifidus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus

Stabilisers

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Muscle groups

Lower back, Glutes

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound, pull

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Related exercises

Alternatives: Barbell Good Morning, Machine Back Extension, Reverse Hyperextension, Weighted Back Extension

Easier version of: Weighted Back Extension

Other names

German: Hyperextensions · Spanish: Extensiones lumbares a 45° · French: Extensions lombaires (hyperextensions)

Liftosaur: Back Extension, Bodyweight · wger: Back extensión, Hyperextensions · free-exercise-db: Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)

Also called: 45 Degree Hyperextension, Back Extension, Hyperextension, Roman Chair Back Extension

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