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Expert: Jerry Goodwin - 9/6/2006


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Does back extension exercise by using back extension machine affects person's height?

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Hi Faisal,

I would have to say not that much. That is that just doing back extensions are not going to increase your height. What they will do if done properly is to help with better posture and thehrefor make you appera slightly taller.

You may want to check out www.growing-taller.com and www.tobetaller.com I have glanced over their items and such. Personally I believe the height of the man is not as important as what is in his heart. I am continually reminded of men of small stuture who were Giants when it comes to history. Teddy Roosevelt was a small man but led thr Roughriders up San Juan Hill, and was one of the most colorful and straight shooting presidents that the US ever had.

I can go into a lot of men through history that their height made little difference Napoleon Bonaparte for one.

Have a great day

Hope this helps

Jerry Goodwin
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I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate. Degrees & Certifications: Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF. Advance Weight Training through NAHF. Accepted as AFTA Associate Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals CPR re-Certifcation 2007 Web page: http://www.bmgfitness.com http;//www.healthandfitnessebookclub.com

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