The Deluxe Backwave Traction Bench from Health Mark is a great way to work on your back hyper-extensions to decompress the spine, relieving pinched nerves and increasing circulation along the spinal column. It's also perfect for forward bends to gently open the spine and relax stressed muscles, and seated back extensions to strengthen the muscles surrounding the lower lumbar area. It can also be used for sit-ups to increase core strength, superman poses to strengthen the muscles surrounding the lumbar and thoracic regions of the back, and face-down double leg raises to strengthen the muscles of the lumbar region and hamstrings. This back inversion table features a sturdy handlebar for position assist, oversized end caps for increased stability, a firm, supportive foam bed, and is constructed with heavy-gauge tubular steel. Weight capacity: 500 pounds. Health Mark -- creating high-end exercise and therapy equipment for over 18 years and counting!