45 Degree Back Extension: Form, Pad Height and 45 vs 90 Degree
How to do the 45 degree back extension: pad height, glute vs lower back versions, how it compares with the 90 degree bench, loading, sets and reps.
By Jacob Chambers, Founder & Lead Reviewer · Updated 26 June 2026
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How to do the 45 degree back extension: pad height, glute vs lower back versions, how it compares with the 90 degree bench, loading, sets and reps.

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