Reverse Hyper Extension

[Anthrax Invasion]

Who here has used one and had lower back problems? I have three bulging discs, postal, in L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1. I wanna know if this machine is really worth the money. I don't want to shell out all the funds if it's not as spectacular as it's made out to be. I would think proper form and other light lower back work could help just as well with bulging disc problems. You know, 5x10 done LIGHT with GMs, RDLs, pull-throughs, or something of that nature.

 

[anthrax]

I used to know a PLer who hurt his back squatting (that kept him away from the gym 6 months)
When he returned he spent a lot of time on the reverse hyper machine

On the other hand I thought rounded GMs were a bit risky (while arched ones were fine)?

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

He spent a lot of time on the machine, but did it work for him?

I believe by "rounded back" they simply mean "not arched". This is what I've read elsewhere. You don't actually round your back. That's dangerous, no matter how you look at it.

I believe GMs with an arch are fine, but they must be performed carefully. I probably won't resort to them, only because I have no real need.

 

[anthrax]

He spent a lot of time on the machine, but did it work for him?

Hard to say
He was able to lift again, first with light weights and progressively increasing but other rehab stuff might have helped just as much

I believe by "rounded back" they simply mean "not arched". This is what I've read elsewhere. You don't actually round your back. That's dangerous, no matter how you look at it.

I believe GMs with an arch are fine, but they must be performed carefully. I probably won't resort to them, only because I have no real need.

So flat back?
I think arched GMs are the safest (even thought this exercise in itself is pretty touchy when you start adding plates on the barbell

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

Yes, flat backed. Arched are probably the safest, but it's still a sketchy lift. Of course, any lift that is productive is usually potentially dangerous. I just don't feel too comfortable with GMs.

About that PLer, though - what was his injury, exactly?

 

[anthrax]

Yes, flat backed. Arched are probably the safest, but it's still a sketchy lift. Of course, any lift that is productive is usually potentially dangerous. I just don't feel too comfortable with GMs.

About that PLer, though - what was his injury, exactly?

I'm not sure
and it was more the middle upper back (T9-T10 as far as I can remember)

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

Wow, how did he manage to hurt the thoracic region while squatting?