What to use for Hypers or Reverse Hypers

[mks]

Im looking to strengthen my lower back, and was thinking about investing in a hyper extension bench. I read some westside articles that rave about reverse hyper extensions. Unfortunately the only benches you can do these one, cost literally an arm and sometimes a leg.
I found this machine

ROMAN CHAIR GLUTE & HAM STRING MACHINE (Glute / Ham & Reverse Hyper Machine)
I think newyorkbarbells also sells it.
Could you do both regular and reverse hypers on it?
Anyone own it? Sturdy?

http://www.fitness-equipment.com/aca...ion_13 0.html

third unit down

and

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/82626.html

It seems you can do hyper extensions and the Glute/Ham Excercise. And possibly a Reverse Hyper? Do you think the range of motion is lacking on this for Reverse Hypers? Id probably have to stick a dumbbell between my ankles for resistance.
Or should I just go with a regular hyperextension bench? Since I havent tried either, I dont really know whats best for my back and upping my lifts.
(This thread may belong in the equipment section, but I dont seem to get as good feedback there as I do here. I need someone who can testify to these excercises and even evaluate the machines)

Thanks

[*supermomma*]

The first link wasn't working... but anyway, I use the decline bench. (Not the plate loaded machine one, but the regular one.) I am short tho, so this works well.

My husband tried to do it and he was too tall, it was very awkward for him.

Man I miss my college gym...

They are good exercises, I don't think that is in question. The NY Barbells setup looks similar to what my college gym had, just newer and a little nicer. I guess sturdiness is basically weight dependent (the equip, not you)... or maybe you anchor it?

[mostsolid]

Im looking to strengthen my lower back, and was thinking about investing in a hyper extension bench. I read some westside articles that rave about reverse hyper extensions. Unfortunately the only benches you can do these one, cost literally an arm and sometimes a leg.
I found this machine

ROMAN CHAIR GLUTE & HAM STRING MACHINE (Glute / Ham & Reverse Hyper Machine)
I think newyorkbarbells also sells it.
Could you do both regular and reverse hypers on it?
Anyone own it? Sturdy?

http://www.fitness-equipment.com/aca...ion_13 0.html

third unit down

and

http://www.newyorkbarbells.com/82626.html

It seems you can do hyper extensions and the Glute/Ham Excercise. And possibly a Reverse Hyper? Do you think the range of motion is lacking on this for Reverse Hypers? Id probably have to stick a dumbbell between my ankles for resistance.
Or should I just go with a regular hyperextension bench? Since I havent tried either, I dont really know whats best for my back and upping my lifts.
(This thread may belong in the equipment section, but I dont seem to get as good feedback there as I do here. I need someone who can testify to these excercises and even evaluate the machines)

Thanks

mks:

Deadlifts and squats can as well strengthen your back greatly.

[mks]

mks:

Deadlifts and squats can as well strengthen your back greatly.

Im actually deadlifting and squatting (on rippetoes program).
I just wanted to include them as accessory work, since I have a weak back, and have injured it before

[piportil_l4]

I've read lot about GH raises, they are good for hammys, but they dont need an specific machine, with a 90º romanian chair you're ok .
Past month I wanted to buy a romanian chair 90º for just $60 , but I think better goto that gym, lower back exercises needs proper (dynamic) warming-up ,and if you're in home, maybe you dont do it, and things goes bad .

Also light weighted classic Good Mornings are excellent

[mostsolid]

Im actually deadlifting and squatting (on rippetoes program).
I just wanted to include them as accessory work, since I have a weak back, and have injured it before

mks:

You should be fine with those bud, just as long you progress with those 2 exercises your lower back will be strong enough. But if you feel you want to incoporate those then sure by all means go ahead.