Back extension

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It has been suggested that this article be merged into Hyperextension (exercise). (Discuss) Proposed since January 2012.
Back extension

Back extension is a strength training exercise. It is done for strengthening lower back muscles.

Using equipment, it can be done by lowering the body from a stand and raising back using the roman chair, or using a back extension machine where body pushes a weight backwards.

Without using equipment, it is done by lying face-down on the floor, and lifting the torso and arms together up off the floor. This is also called hyperextension.
Quadriceps (front of legs)
Squat (c) · Leg press (c) · Lunge (c) · Leg raise (c) · Leg extension (i)
Hamstrings (back of legs)
Deadlift (c) · Leg curl (i)
Calves
Pectorals (chest)
Bench press (c) · Chest fly (i) · Machine fly (i) · Push-up (c)
Lats and trapezius (upper back)
Rowing at cable machine (c) · Bent-over row (c) · Chin-up (c) · Pulldown (c) · Pullup (c) · Seated row (c) · Shoulder shrug (i)  · Supine row (c)
Deltoids (shoulders)
Biceps (front of arms)
Triceps (back of arms)
Abdomen and obliques (belly)
Crunch (i) · Sit-up (i) · Leg raise (c) · (any rotational movement will engage the obliques)
Lower back
Back extension (i) · Deadlift (c) · Good-morning (c) · Hyperextension (c)
See also: · Calisthenics  · Bodyweight exercise  · Weight training (List of exercises)  · Bodybuilding  · Weightlifting  · Gym
Legend: (c) - compound exercise, (i) - isolated exercise
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