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Isolation · Hinge
Back Extension
Back Extension is a single-joint exercise focused on the back and glutes. Hinge at the hips rather than squatting down, keeping your spine neutral and the load close to your body as your hips travel back and snap through. Your hamstrings assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Back and Glutes
Secondary muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Bodyweight, Machine
Movement pattern
Hinge
Type
Isolation (single-joint)
Substitutions
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Romanian Deadlift
Same hinge pattern · also trains the hamstrings.
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Barbell Good Morning
Same hinge pattern · also trains the hamstrings.
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