Question about this machine

tmbg1

It's supposed to strengthen your back, but I don't feel anything when I use it. I added some more weight but still really just feel it in my hands. Does this contraption really strengthen your back?

tmbg1

Oops I can't get the picture to work....it's a Cybex back extension machine.

lorrpb

Hmm I can’t picture a back extension machine that requires use of your hands. Usually you fold your arms across your chest. I suggest checking with staff at the gym to be sure you’re using it correctly with an appropriate weight.

gottswald

The MedX machine has handles but its to place your hands, not push with them. Sounds like some guidance on correct use would help?

TheAssyrian

Better off doing deadlifts

dougii

^^^^^ with proper form. Agreed!

jjpptt2

Is it like one of these?

tmbg1

jjpptt2 wrote: »

Is it like one of these?

Looks like the top one more.

TrishSeren

I have never seen one like that top one before, how does it even work? Where do you stand?

Azdak

You don’t stand-you sit with the upper horizontal pad against your back. You then move into back extension against the weight resistance.

I am not against all selectorized weight machines, but this is the type that gives all selectorized machines a bad name.

It works an isolated muscle group that is part of a complex system, and it doesn’t do it very well. To further the sin, most people are not weak in that area and it is rarely the cause of back pain.

tmbg1

Azdak wrote: »

You don’t stand-you sit with the upper horizontal pad against your back. You then move into back extension against the weight resistance.

I am not against all selectorized weight machines, but this is the type that gives all selectorized machines a bad name.

It works an isolated muscle group that is part of a complex system, and it doesn’t do it very well. To further the sin, most people are not weak in that area and it is rarely the cause of back pain.

Thank you. That makes a lot of sense and is very helpful.