Which machines are suitable for training the back muscles?
According to a saying, “a strong back knows no pain“. There is a lot of truth in this saying: because often the causes of back problems are back muscles that are too weakly developed. Anyone who wants to develop these muscles in a targeted manner must become active.
But it is worth it, because it strengthens the entire back, shoulder and buttock muscles and prevents back problems. Back training on the machine not only improves strength but also mobility. The advantage of equipment training is that with some machines the entire back muscles can be trained, and other machines train the various back muscle groups specifically and individually.
Exercises on the pull-up bar or cross lifting, for example, train the entire back, but especially the deep back muscles. The same applies to the hyperextension machines. On the other hand, load pulling exercises mainly train the superficial muscles such as the latissimus muscle.
A further advantage of back training on the machine is that the training weights can be selected to optimally match the training condition of the back muscles. It is important to pay attention to correct execution. It is important to perform all exercises slowly and concentrated and not with momentum. It is recommended to choose the appropriate exercises at the beginning with a trained trainer or physiotherapist and to be instructed.
