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Also known as: 45-degree back extension, Hyperextension, Rounded-back extension on Roman chair, Spinal extension on Roman chair.

Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Spine
  • Spinalis thoracis
  • Longissimus thoracis
  • Iliocostalis

Equipment

Appears in

Strength
Joint movements
trains stretches

Progressions

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Roman chair back extension with twist

Novice
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Weighted Roman chair back extension

Novice

Variations

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Back extension

Beginner
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Roman chair back extension with twist

Novice
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Weighted Roman chair back extension

Novice
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Weighted Roman chair back extension with twist

Novice
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45-degree hip extension

Beginner
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Prone hyperextension

Beginner
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Arch body hold

Beginner
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Beginner forward fold

Novice
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Reverse hyperextension

Beginner
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