305 x 8 reps back extension machine (whole weight stack)

[tyciol]

I find the article questionable. The idea is "I flexed a cadaver's spine enough until the discs herniated" and "omg flexion compresses the front of the spine and extension compresses the back of it!".

These approaches ignore that humans heal, adapt to pressure, and that our discs rehydrate whereas a cadaver's do not.

One observation: we should traction our spine like by hanging from a bar or pull ups or dips. This will let discs absorb fluid. Do prior to crunches or back extensions for safety.

[WeightLifterNerd]

I have used this machine for years and never gave me any problems that article mentioned, if the article was correct about being so bad, I think I would be having some type of problems from it by now.

[WeightLifterNerd]

I have used this machine for years and never gave me any problems that article mentioned, if the article was correct about being so bad, I think I would be having some type of problems from it by now.

[WeightLifterNerd]

everybody has some theory on something out there, oh this range of motion is wrong, this hurts your back, this hits your chest better, blah blah etc..

My philosophy is you do what works best for you, if something bothers you in another way like back pain, chest pain, don't do that exercise and do something that your bodyparts can tolerate, I been using this machine for a while and has given me no pain, although now a days i will do good mornings or stiff legged deadlifts instead.

[adaywillcome]

Yeah, if you take the spaces out of that thing and enter it into your address bar you can see the article for yourself.

[WeightLifterNerd]

I know I got it to work.

[adaywillcome]

That is a link to an article about exercises you should not do if you care about your back which links to your video.

[WeightLifterNerd]

so is the article saying to not do this exercise?

[WeightLifterNerd]

well this link seems to be for people with low back pain. I do not have low back pain, and have even used these machines for years and has never made my back worse or given it any pain.

[adaywillcome]

bit.ly / P2099

[WeightLifterNerd]

thanks?

[WeightLifterNerd]

the link also doesn't work.

[HHH396]

Nice man! That machine looks great for the lumbar muscles.