pparson7's Review Of Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)

Jun 20, 2011 4:55 PM: What are lying back extensions? I am in a facility that has no bench or ball (I know I know but it's all I have to work with right now). I need an alternative that I can do without a spot. Please. What are lying back extensions? I am in a facility that has no bench or ball (I know I know but it's all I have to work with right now). I need an alternative that I can do without a spot. Please.-See Less

Nov 14, 2011 4:29 AM: you can swimmers and/ or superman's for a great alternative for the back extensions. Go for reps until you get use to them, then go for time. you can swimmers and/ or superman's for a great alternative for the back extensions. Go for reps until you get use to them, then go for time.-See Less

Jun 21, 2011 11:20 PM: umm well you have a couple of options, as he said deadifts are a good choice, it you have a power rack which i doubt you could do rack pulls, set the bar so it around knee level and do dead lifts(takes ur legs out of it) you can do good mornings, use extremly light weight and aim for atleast 15 reps....+See More umm well you have a couple of options, as he said deadifts are a good choice, it you have a power rack which i doubt you could do rack pulls, set the bar so it around knee level and do dead lifts(takes ur legs out of it) you can do good mornings, use extremly light weight and aim for atleast 15 reps. supermans area good alternative and easily done at home or in the gym, since the require no equipment. another option is to do rows barbell, dumbell, cable or machine and aim to hit your lower back. i like reverse grip bb row for this, ill do a heavy set and then a lighter set. hope those options help.-See Less

Jun 21, 2011 11:23 AM: deadlift... deadlift...-See Less