Securely grip the handles of the machine and keep your back straight as you lean forward, bending at the waist as far as you can without rounding your back.
Begin the exercise by raising your torso using your lower back muscles, until your body forms a straight line.
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, ensuring that you're not overextending or arching your back.
Slowly lower your body back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement, and repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions.
Pro Tip
**Maintain Control:** When performing the exercise, it's important to control your movements. Avoid the common mistake of using momentum to lift your body up. Instead, ensure your movements are slow and controlled, both on the way up and down. **Keep Your Back Straight:** Throughout the exercise, keep your back straight and avoid arching it excessively. Arching your back can put unnecessary strain on your lower back, which can lead to injury. **Use Your Glutes and Hamstrings:** While the back extension is primarily a lower back exercise, you should also be engaging your glutes and hamstrings. A common mistake is to rely solely on your lower back muscles to perform