Which back machines are best?
There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back machine. Back machines feature a large, raised pad for your chest to rest upon and smaller pads below for your feet to fit underneath so that the bench is at either a 45-degree or 90-degree angle for resistance. You can focus on your abs, lower back and glutes and trim your waist in the process with exercises specifically designed for a back machine. If you want to ensure all your major muscles get a workout, a back bench is a terrific addition to your home gym.
What to know before you buy a back machine
Back machines are not weight machines
do not come with attached weights for resistance. The resistance comes from your own body weight and gravity. There are many different types of exercises that you can do on a back machine, and many of them provide a great workout. There is a difference though between a back machine and a weight machine, so be sure to understand what a back machine can and cannot do.
Back machines45-degree vs. 90-degree model
Back machines come in styles that offer a 45-degree angle for the bench or a 90-degree, parallel-to-the-floor model. The 90-degree model is better at keeping your back from arching and provides more resistance. It does take up more room, though, and it can be harder to get onto it. The 45-degree model is easier to mount and takes up less space, but it can be more difficult to perform the exercises correctly.
