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Back Extension |
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Purpose
of this exercise: FOR SACROSPINALIS
Bending
your knees allows you to do more reps with a fuller
range of motion.
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| Technique |
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Sit
on the seat of the machine and place your legs under
the upper thigh support cushion, your back flat
against the cushion, and your feet firmly planted
on the platform.
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| 2. |
Placing
your hands on your abdomen, extend backward until
your back is straight, then slowly return to the
starting position. |
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| CAUTIONS!! |
•Try
to keep your spine rigid and straight.
•Extending
back to far could put excessive pressure on the spinal
disks.
•If
you suffer from low back pain, this exercise is not recommended.
•This procedure was written for a specific machine,
always read the directions for the machine you are going
to use and always follow those directions |
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