What is the memory cue for Back Extension?

What is the memory cue for Back Extension?

• A. Supine arms, abs, and ring work
• B. Seated lumbar-support reach, pec, and oblique series
• C. Inverted V, round spine, hyperextension, and knee stabilization
• D. Prone posterior chain and upper-back work

Answer: (D)

Memory cues for Back Extension emphasize the setup and the muscles you’re using. This exercise is done in a prone position (lying face down) and relies on the posterior chain—the muscles along the back of the body, including the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings—plus work from the upper back to lift and extend the spine. So a cue that explicitly mentions being prone and targeting the posterior chain and upper-back work fits the movement best, helping you remember both where to position yourself and which muscles to engage. Other cues describe different positions or muscle focus that belong to other exercises, so they don’t capture the specific setup and muscle engagement of Back Extension.

Memory cues for Back Extension emphasize the setup and the muscles you’re using. This exercise is done in a prone position (lying face down) and relies on the posterior chain—the muscles along the back of the body, including the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings—plus work from the upper back to lift and extend the spine. So a cue that explicitly mentions being prone and targeting the posterior chain and upper-back work fits the movement best, helping you remember both where to position yourself and which muscles to engage. Other cues describe different positions or muscle focus that belong to other exercises, so they don’t capture the specific setup and muscle engagement of Back Extension.