Heavy machine hyper-xtensions

[~Troy~]

Was wondering if anyone does these on a machine? I have done these for the last 2 weeks after i do my BB rows and love the pump i get in my back. What is pretty cool and unexpected is this machine goes up to 400 lbs! should i do free weights vs. machine? id have to hold the plates to do it free weighted.. what do you guys think?

 

[36drew]

I would imagine that freeweights are probably a bit better in terms of results. But anything you can do to strengthen your lower back is probably a good things. It seems to be a common place to injure.

 

[gjohnson5]

I've never seen a hyperextension machine with a weight stack. Generally you add weight on a roman chain and hold a plate while doing hyperextensions.

So yes I agree free weights are the way to go , but somehow I don't think we are all talking about the same thing

 

[36drew]

The back extension machine does exists gjohnson5. You do it sitting upright while being held down with a seatbelt. I will try and find a picture.

 

[gjohnson5]

The back extension machine does exists gjohnson5. You do it sitting upright while being held down with a seatbelt. I will try and find a picture.

OK , I didnt' say that they didn't exist .. I just said I never seen one. But generally hyperextensions are done on a roman chair.

K

 

[cwc73]

we have one at the gym where i work. I actually like it too! Actually makes my back feel better after SL DL

 

[bignate73]

too easy to compensate to move the "arm".

freeweight will more correctly force you into correct form.

 

[djeclipse]

Our gym has one, I think its useless. You don't get a full range of motion with the machine.

 

[TheOak84]

ive seen it, and tired it. it doesnt go heavy enough, but it still stresses the muscles.

id rather do stiff leg deads, 315 with those, isnt the same as 300 on a machine...