Target Muscle

    Lower Back

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    BackBody Weight

    Lower Back Curl

    The lower back curl is a bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles of the lower back (spine) and also engages the glutes and hamstrings. It involves lying face down and curling the upper body off the ground by contracting the lower back muscles.

    Also Works

    GlutesHamstrings

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Lie flat on your stomach with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.

    2. 2

      Engage your glutes and hamstrings, and slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling your back upwards.

    3. 3

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.

    4. 4

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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