Back extension

Comments

Level: 1 2 3 4 5

Region:

Shoulders, Hips, Back

Basic movements:

Hinge

Starting position:

Standing facing the anchor point

Strap length:

Mid-length

Functional classification:

Strength

Description:

Feet shoulder width apart. Grip below chest level.
Tilt body back, straighten arms;
Move your pelvis back, body will lean forward;
Extend your arms;
Push pelvis forward, straighten up, arms straight above head.
Knees soft, back straight, eyes directed to the floor;
Focus on stretching the back and leg muscles.

Recommended load:

10x

Benefits of exercise

Level 2 back extension on FISIO functional loops is performed by lifting the arms up over the head

By doing this exercise, you will strengthen the muscles of your back, hips and buttocks. You will improve mobility in the hip joint, and lifting your arms will allow you to develop flexibility in the shoulder and chest.

This is a basic exercise that will be useful to absolutely everyone. For people with a low level of activity, this will help to tone the muscles a little and improve blood circulation, for more advanced fitness enthusiasts, this option is suitable as an active warm-up before the main part.