Why do we do back extensions? 6th October 201921st May 2019 by Tracy Purdy View this post on Instagram Why do we do back extension? It can help strengthen lower back muscles supporting the lower spine. Back extensions also work the muscles in your butt, hips and shoulders 💕🤸♂️#backwork #matwork #pilates #strength #extension #sunday #practice #studio A post shared by Art of Pilates (@artofpilatesuk) on Sep 22, 2019 at 10:51am PDT