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45 degree back extension

Back · Machine

Sets, reps and RIR

Sets3 to 4
Reps8 to 12
RIR1 to 2

Machines and cables hold the path for you, so you can work closer to failure than with free weights.

RIR means reps in reserve: how many you could still have done when you racked it. RIR 2 is two short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary: Lower back, Glutes.

Secondary: Hamstrings.

Estimate your one-rep max

Epley's formula, from a set you have actually done. It is an estimate, and it drifts above eight reps, so keep the input between one and twelve.

Enter a set to see the estimate.

What it is called elsewhere

  • Norwegian Hyperextension 45 grader
  • Swedish Hyperextension 45 grader
  • Danish Hyperextension 45 grader
  • German Hyperextension 45 Grad
  • Spanish Extensión de espalda a 45 grados
  • Italian Iperestensioni a 45 gradi
  • Portuguese Hiperextensão a 45 graus
  • Russian Гиперэкстензия под углом 45 градусов
  • French Extensions lombaires à 45 degrés

Related back exercises

  • Deadlift (barbell)
  • Romanian deadlift (barbell)
  • Barbell row
  • Pendlay row
  • T-bar row
  • Shrugs (barbell)

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