Lower Back Extensions
EXECUTION
Heels are hooked under the rear supports with the front support positioned on the upper thigh just below the hip joint. Hands are clasped across the chest or behind the head.
Eccentric contraction: Breathe out. Lower slowly and with Control (2-4 seconds) to a point where you feel the lower back stretch.
Concentric contraction: Breathe in. Come up slowly with control. Repeat until the desired number of repetitions is completed. Grasp the thigh support and lower the legs to the floor until steady.
These exercises were compiled by HFPA and Nutrigion for HFPA setwork
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