How To Get a Strong Low Back | Back Extensions Done Right!

Here’s my variation of back extensions. I wanted to make this video because I see (what I consider) most people doing these very inefficiently.
I think if done correctly back/hyper extensions can be a game changer for mid to lower back development and fix any postural issues but the key is to due them correctly. For me that means purposefully flexing and extending during the movement to fully contract your spinal erectors.
Let me know what you think of this variation in the comments below!

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  • @bombonjovi756
    @bombonjovi7564 жыл бұрын

    My weak glutes caused my family to abandon me, now is the time to fight and take back whats mine.

  • @thatguitarguyguy

    @thatguitarguyguy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lmao what dude

  • @tired783

    @tired783

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂

  • @Songbirdofourgeneration

    @Songbirdofourgeneration

    3 жыл бұрын

    one year later, did you get your glutes right and win back your family?

  • @Peacemakerblue

    @Peacemakerblue

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Songbirdofourgeneration he won a girl friend lol

  • @bannedfromleagueoflegendsl8700

    @bannedfromleagueoflegendsl8700

    3 жыл бұрын

    What

  • @sarahl.2978
    @sarahl.29784 жыл бұрын

    I need to train with him! This guy knows what he’s doing

  • @jonjoguy7261
    @jonjoguy72614 жыл бұрын

    The second exercise is everything I've ever needed without a hyper extension bench, what a guy.

  • @BIGARMADA1988

    @BIGARMADA1988

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was about to go buy one myself until I saw this video.

  • @ryanb5099

    @ryanb5099

    Жыл бұрын

    its incredible. Paused the video and did 20 and fuuuck, my back is fired up. Definitely adding these to my warmups and core exercises.

  • @fihtah8243
    @fihtah82434 жыл бұрын

    did the standing version. 8th rep and im reporting to tell you you've got a sub. excellent stuff

  • @AshrafAshraf-zx6vz

    @AshrafAshraf-zx6vz

    4 жыл бұрын

    U sound 43

  • @mertmaralmojo

    @mertmaralmojo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Shennnnnnnnnnn

    @Shennnnnnnnnnn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AshrafAshraf-zx6vz u sound 5

  • @ravijarwal7633
    @ravijarwal76334 жыл бұрын

    Did 10 of the 2nd version. And my lower back is pumped 💪

  • @kputt3838
    @kputt38384 жыл бұрын

    Just did this and let me tell you... you have changed everything I thought I knew about my lower back. Appreciate it man.

  • @eldondrift8910

    @eldondrift8910

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips, I’m basically training to your videos for the past few months. Learning a lot and actually working the muscles I’m targeting. This lower back one is great

  • @RM-to8xu
    @RM-to8xu4 жыл бұрын

    OMG how have never seen this free standing lower back exercise before. Love this channel

  • @Jhev1000
    @Jhev10004 жыл бұрын

    "I do 'em a little different than most people." That's Ryan for ya. Good stuff.

  • @0vermars520
    @0vermars5204 жыл бұрын

    Love how down to earth and real Ryan is. NO BS JUST REAL TALK

  • @drive7
    @drive73 жыл бұрын

    As someone who took a serious lower back injury years ago, I can say almost no one is paying enough attention to lower back strength. This is more valuable than a million influencer videos about how to get hot abs.

  • @ebateru
    @ebateru2 жыл бұрын

    I believe I just did my very first lower back workout in 20 years! Never felt this burn before. Thank you dear sir!!! 👌

  • @maxcarter5922
    @maxcarter59224 жыл бұрын

    Damn, that’s brilliant. Thanks a lot. Those types of movements and illiopsoas movements fixed my back pain.

  • @seanjohnson8225
    @seanjohnson82252 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best changes to an exercise to better hit a muscle I’ve ever seen! Thank you

  • @FenderBenderXP
    @FenderBenderXP4 жыл бұрын

    20 standing... Probably the best pump I've ever had in my lower back. Definitely incorporating these weekly. Very good stuff!

  • @RosemaryR2728
    @RosemaryR27284 жыл бұрын

    This really worked! I too got a back pump after 10 reps. This was great! Thanks so much. Keep the videos coming.

  • @thomasmulroney2065
    @thomasmulroney20654 жыл бұрын

    Three hours later, I feel my calves, which I have not done in years. God I owe you more than you know. It is amazing.

  • @palaka7724
    @palaka77244 жыл бұрын

    Bro!!! Been sidelined with a lower back injury for the past 2 months. Was literally just cleared yesterday to get back at it (slowly). Watched your video and knocked out 10 and had to take a break. Obviously not where I want to be but I just found a way to help me get back in the game. Thanks. Looking forward to future vids.

  • @GQ-jv9uw

    @GQ-jv9uw

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hurt mines too and keep re tweaking it hows yours

  • @palaka7724

    @palaka7724

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GQ-jv9uw Back is doing great. Minor set back due to a torn meniscus (unrelated) but right before that I was dead lifting 315 5 reps 3 sets. I know that’s not a lot but just right for my fitness goals. I still use this exercise at least once a week. Hope you find relief and strength in your back.

  • @mrhop9022

    @mrhop9022

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see that it helps and you gotten better. Keep at it

  • @theodore5223

    @theodore5223

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@palaka7724 Thanks for the update! Hope your back is still iron and your knee is back to 100%

  • @300saj
    @300saj4 жыл бұрын

    I have to say you're possibly the best person to truly provide specific and very effective movements to target specific areas. Enjoying all your videos especially one that targets the pecs. I hope you continue to post these awesome videos

  • @arronsutcliffe1687
    @arronsutcliffe1687 Жыл бұрын

    Cant thank you enough. Ive had muscle imbalances in my back for over a decade. I broke my back playing rugby as a teen and at the age of 25 had chronic pain. I have been going to numerous physios over the years and after going to failure on that second exercise i felt something. Im only a few days in doing this once a day to failure and my back pain, chronic pain, chronic fatigue has completely gone. I am speechless thank you!!

  • @koenvanbeelen1179
    @koenvanbeelen11792 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Literally relieved the lower back pain on my right side in just a few reps!!

  • @shelliepetty4951
    @shelliepetty49514 жыл бұрын

    I have Sacroiliac pain and no extension bench. You just blew my mind! Thank you!

  • @exeutiy7445
    @exeutiy74454 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching all this guy's videos. Straight forward and to the point. Love it. Thank you.

  • @sanchez12344321
    @sanchez123443214 жыл бұрын

    This guy is the Don.Just did 20 reps and my lower back was BURNING! Keep up the excellent work

  • @PENDANTturnips
    @PENDANTturnips2 жыл бұрын

    Wow I just did the standing variation and managed to hit a group of muscles I never knew I had. Now I’m super sore and have the craziest pump I’ve ever had, great video!

  • @briangee100
    @briangee1006 ай бұрын

    Excellent, Ryan. With scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, multi disc degeneration, working the back and core without heavy axial load is vital. Since you released this vid, this has been the safest and most effective way for me to work the extensors. Thanks.

  • @thomasmulroney2065
    @thomasmulroney20654 жыл бұрын

    I already went to the gym, so I did the standing at home. I can't believe the result. Thanks man.

  • @TheDeadStyx
    @TheDeadStyx2 жыл бұрын

    Today, right before going to the gym, I remembered this video and decided to give it a go. I finally got that feeling of satisfaction from working with the lower back. Thank you!

  • @stevenmanning2436
    @stevenmanning2436 Жыл бұрын

    This has easily been the biggest game changer for me as far as any type of exercise variation. Phenomenal. I isolate my mid and lower back perfectly with no lower back discomfort. I also started doing seated DB good mornings to target lower back. Just doing these for a few weeks has helped alleviate my lower back pain and discomfort. Now I can train my legs properly again.

  • @aleksilepisto9888
    @aleksilepisto98883 жыл бұрын

    Just did that second one 4x15reps... I’m already getting a 6-pack on my lower back. Unbelievable exercise. Edit: Congrats on 500k! Keep it up!

  • @headbanger77
    @headbanger774 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great exercise! Thanks for posting that!

  • @miklosvarga3839
    @miklosvarga38394 жыл бұрын

    One of the Most educational channel on yuotube!

  • @hibernatorawake
    @hibernatorawake4 жыл бұрын

    Holy sheeet. This updated version was a lot harder than I thought. 10 reps in and I almost has a cramp.

  • @MathewMacRae
    @MathewMacRae Жыл бұрын

    Best lower back movement I've found. Thanx. Definitely humbled.

  • @donlitt
    @donlitt Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been doing this twice weekly since I first saw this video 1 month ago and my lower back thanks you! 🎉

  • @owensheasby
    @owensheasby2 жыл бұрын

    That is ridiculously effective yet looks so easy. Thanks Ryan

  • @896tank
    @896tank Жыл бұрын

    Did 13 reps and had to stop. Wow. Insane. It's like I discovered new muscles. Appreciate the content brotha!

  • @deadandgone70
    @deadandgone704 жыл бұрын

    My gym got this equipment this week and I tried it out. Unreal exercise!

  • @mantaspolonskis6929
    @mantaspolonskis692911 ай бұрын

    20 reps just killed my back. Thank you.

  • @dariushickman8712
    @dariushickman87124 жыл бұрын

    So, I tried the one where you said pause the video and try. Gotta say, you’re correct, it humbled me and felt great afterwards.

  • @mastershredder7061
    @mastershredder70612 жыл бұрын

    Insane back pump from the standing variation. Very unique! You earned my sub.

  • @jaredcawood1019
    @jaredcawood10194 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ryan all your videos are phenomenal .Your a legend .

  • @kameronoleary9262
    @kameronoleary92623 жыл бұрын

    14 reps of that standing back exercise and I needed to take a break- like a lot of people on here Im going to incorporate this!

  • @coachfonde
    @coachfonde4 жыл бұрын

    This man is just a genius... A trainer who can make you target a muscle in different ways... Hence reducing the risk of injury.

  • @NRoss-ep6ow
    @NRoss-ep6ow4 жыл бұрын

    Just done these for back/core day. Trick for me seems to be to let my hamstrings and calves completely relax and to focus on keeping them relaxed and out of play. That way all the pull goes through my lower back.. Really effective... Thanks Ryan 👍

  • @ryanhauser4993
    @ryanhauser4993 Жыл бұрын

    That second movement is fantastic--thanks for sharing!

  • @joevilleneuve1524
    @joevilleneuve15243 жыл бұрын

    tried to do 20 reps of the standing version, by the 7th one i knew he wasn't bullshitting, lol. I've had lower back problems and it affect my workouts, this is definitely going to be my new go-to lower back workout. thanks man!!

  • @trickythomas77
    @trickythomas773 жыл бұрын

    Great video thanks. The standing version is just what I need!

  • @balladbuster5109
    @balladbuster51092 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic. You're doing great work sir.

  • @keithpudwill1748
    @keithpudwill17482 жыл бұрын

    Damn this is really effective! I’ve never had my spinalis portion of the erectors so engaged in a motion. You legit have excellent information!

  • @CDXLIV444
    @CDXLIV444 Жыл бұрын

    That standing extension is exactly what i've been looking for

  • @lukeveverka7687
    @lukeveverka76872 жыл бұрын

    Listen at 2:10 - As a Sports Chiropractor that is such an important concept/message for people to understand. Dynamic movements of the lumbopelvic region are essential to understand your boundaries! Great content Ryan!

  • @stuartbrookes7785
    @stuartbrookes77854 жыл бұрын

    That second exercise is a good one! I always feel like I have to be so careful with my back but this has total control.

  • @masonrice1868
    @masonrice18684 жыл бұрын

    Just did these and holy crap they work great! Love the advice you give!

  • @lawrenade
    @lawrenade4 жыл бұрын

    I’m doing lower body today so I’ll give this a go! Thanks for the vid 💪🏻

  • @ericschneider7294
    @ericschneider72944 жыл бұрын

    NICE! Have been doing these for years. Like kneeling and laying over excerise ball. Great lower back stability allows use of plates for additional resistance in the movement.

  • @diasporaman5419
    @diasporaman5419 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!!! I can feel the isolation

  • @angel67usa
    @angel67usa4 жыл бұрын

    It’s one of the most important videos , I hope working for me , thank you

  • @mathiasn50
    @mathiasn50 Жыл бұрын

    You are a gentleman and a scholar! Thank you for this!

  • @elir7184
    @elir71843 жыл бұрын

    That actually makes perfect sense. I quit doing back extensions because they seemed fruitless compared to the reverse hyper. Will certainly give this version a go.

  • @jonathanbelardo
    @jonathanbelardo4 жыл бұрын

    I Efffffffiiiing appreciate this guy! its just pure VALUE!!!!

  • @superg3962
    @superg39624 жыл бұрын

    Crazy-helped my tennis+lifting game! THanks!

  • @blairbuttars3803
    @blairbuttars38033 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ryan i needed this.

  • @JayJArms
    @JayJArms4 жыл бұрын

    Did the standing ones... My backs all warm and tinkling... Love it!

  • @barruzza
    @barruzza3 жыл бұрын

    I needed this. Thank you!

  • @rsbharley4766
    @rsbharley47664 жыл бұрын

    Great video Ryan. Thanks

  • @luptonpittman6520
    @luptonpittman65204 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Just found you the other day and subbed. Your 👍 vs 👎 are sick! It speaks to the quality and content of your vids.

  • @stefanpreiss2657
    @stefanpreiss26574 жыл бұрын

    NZ crew checking in. Good stuff!

  • @jamesdavies8822
    @jamesdavies88224 жыл бұрын

    Omg this is awesome! I thought I'd find it easy because my deadlift have improved but this made my back muscles ache like crazy...only managed 10 slow,controlled reps!

  • @Mike-gy2rp
    @Mike-gy2rp4 жыл бұрын

    This was really good to know. I like everything u do Ryan. Tnx so much for giving us your knowledge.

  • @johnsellars3927
    @johnsellars39272 жыл бұрын

    Great exercise. I wake up with terrible pain every morning, this is one of things that helps. I also do reverse hypers

  • @stevengerats
    @stevengerats4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video

  • @RCstrats
    @RCstrats2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks !! I’ll do them !! Your a BEAST!!

  • @GOASTize
    @GOASTize2 жыл бұрын

    I made it to 20 but lemme tell you he definitely wasn't bullshitting. I did heavy triples on hex bar couple hours ago and this simple move had my lower back PUMPED better than that whole session. Can't wait to weight these with some dumbbells as a finisher on my next pull day. I can tell already they're gonna take my low back to the next level. Been a subscriber for a long time, keep up the great info my guy💪😎👍

  • @karenecarlson1974
    @karenecarlson19744 жыл бұрын

    Yup 20 will do it! Those tweaks are gold. Thx

  • @sergiohulk879
    @sergiohulk8794 жыл бұрын

    Gonna try this today. Very informative videos. Thanks

  • @OGFITCLUB
    @OGFITCLUB4 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Coach. I will try this today before legs.

  • @jatinjalia8676
    @jatinjalia86764 жыл бұрын

    Your tips & technique are hilarious dude loved it

  • @johnvwilkman
    @johnvwilkman4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic vid on the back!!

  • @Marc-ip4ii
    @Marc-ip4ii Жыл бұрын

    Tried this version of back extension and I do love it.❤

  • @kylesullivan47
    @kylesullivan473 жыл бұрын

    This is a great high-yield accessory movement, could combo with abmat crunches for both flexion/extension and improved ROM. Thanks for sharing! I'm glad to see this and not another 'glute-dominant' back extension.

  • @Dan-pr6me
    @Dan-pr6me4 жыл бұрын

    Wow that is amazing. And I have disk issues. And that was great. I finally could feel that I am using my low back muscles. Thanks.

  • @stevebode8218
    @stevebode8218 Жыл бұрын

    From 2:36-- I didn't even realise the WAS this much movement to be had from lumbar spine isolated movement!! Perfect examples Ryan-- thanks!! My javelin trainees will thank you for the help too!!

  • @ianlomas625
    @ianlomas625 Жыл бұрын

    Hip and knee replacement caused significant posterior chain issues including lower back. Thank you for this great training tip. Definitely works 👍

  • @sedleydaley7299
    @sedleydaley72992 жыл бұрын

    this is an underwatched video. subbed

  • @0000kris0000
    @0000kris0000Ай бұрын

    I can’t believe how much Eyan has changed in nearly 5 years, him and his videos are totally different 🤣👌🏻

  • @robinbanik3511
    @robinbanik35114 жыл бұрын

    Got very unique and effective knowledge after watching your video. Became a fan 😍

  • @ryanstinkler4451
    @ryanstinkler44513 жыл бұрын

    Hit some spots I haven't felt before. Good shit

  • @Dr.evil.porkchop
    @Dr.evil.porkchop2 жыл бұрын

    Ryan, 1. the channel is the best, videos run as I work out. 2. the report back- I did a ton - I has to repeat the video until -Oh- wrestling stance. Get you head and hands. Thanks for all the videos!!

  • @kevinbartoe7881
    @kevinbartoe78813 жыл бұрын

    Added to my morning work out. Thanks

  • @jeremyparrott3713
    @jeremyparrott37134 жыл бұрын

    That really does hit well. 10 reps in I was thinking WTF, then from about 15 I noticed it. Then as soon as I stopped my lower back was lit. Thanks Ryan

  • @mrbrakelol
    @mrbrakelol10 ай бұрын

    can't wait to try that 2nd one

  • @caitlinyoung47
    @caitlinyoung472 жыл бұрын

    Holy smokes! This lit my back up like never before!!

  • @OGFC
    @OGFC2 жыл бұрын

    Like it. Can’t wait to get to it. Thanks

  • @timange124
    @timange1242 жыл бұрын

    Even just how lose it makes my lower back feel! I think it’s a great warmup for the morning too, if you wake up with lower back stiffness.

  • @craighoover1495
    @craighoover14953 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this. I have never seen or heard of this movement. Yep, lit right up. I am sensitive about my back because I was born with spina bifida occulta. I didn't know I had that until I was 52 and had been living with a broken vertebrae for 2 years. A fusion saved me from disaster. Now I want to do every thing possible to keep a strong back. Even now, at 64. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @carlosgj1308
    @carlosgj1308 Жыл бұрын

    I tried and it really work really well thanks for the video 🙏🏼

  • @brentjohnson5145
    @brentjohnson51453 жыл бұрын

    Dude you’re a guru

  • @Seb4asti4n
    @Seb4asti4n4 жыл бұрын

    Jesus christ what a back pump. I tried the standing one at home. I will try the other one tomorrow at the gym. Thank you for this one 💪

  • @patrickjane3603
    @patrickjane36034 жыл бұрын

    Dude works great ❤️❤️

  • @rickieyoung7989
    @rickieyoung7989 Жыл бұрын

    Love these