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The biggest hole in the coverage matrix - the hinge had zero entries in any modality. Deadlift and Romanian Deadlift are the library's first standing (camera.zoom) and first barbell motions. Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01HJDQQDA9QdP8zByg43H5v3
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1.1 KiB
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# Back Extension
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The roman-chair hinge — hips anchored on the pad, fold forward, then raise
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the trunk back in line with the legs.
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- **Category:** Main circuit
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- **Type:** Machine-based back extension (hip hinge)
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- **Targets:** Spinal erectors, glutes, hamstrings
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- **Prescription:** 3 × 10–15
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## Setup
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Set the pad so its top edge sits at the crease of your hips — you must be
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able to fold freely over it. Hook your heels under the ankle rollers,
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cross your arms over your chest.
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## Execution
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1. Fold forward over the pad with a controlled, mostly-flat back.
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2. Lower until the hamstrings stop you, without going slack.
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3. Squeeze glutes and back to raise the trunk until it lines up with the
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legs — no higher.
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## Cues
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- Movement comes from the hips with the back held long.
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- Rise to a straight body line, not into an arch.
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- Slow down; momentum does nothing here.
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## Common Mistakes
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- Pad set too high, blocking the hinge.
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- Hyperextending past the body line at the top.
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- Swinging up with momentum.
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## Progression
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Slow the lowering phase, add a pause at the top, then hold a plate to the
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chest for load.
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