"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE BACK extension, that time-tested move for building back strength, has been around the block. But here ...

When it comes to resistance gym machines, the back extension is underrated. Just ask strength and conditioning coach Andy Vincent. When I hit him up for which machine he believes is most effective for ...

WHEN IT COMES to training your lower back, it doesn’t get more straightforward than back extensions. This old school classic is a bit more nuanced than you might think, however—and that makes ...

A trainer explains how a single exercise on this overlooked machine can strengthen and protect your back. The Roman hyperextension chair is often overlooked but effective for strengthening the lower ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? A glute-hamstring developer, commonly known as a GHD machine, is a large, ...

Several exercise machines may exacerbate lower back pain if a person does not use proper form, or if they have pre-existing back conditions. A person can discuss alternatives with a physical therapist ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...