Exercise Library

Lower Back Exercises

Muscles of the lumbar region responsible for supporting the spine and trunk movements. Every exercise below includes step-by-step instructions and the equipment you need.

38 exercises

Strength

Arch Body HoldBodyweight · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Axle DeadliftAxle Bar, Weight Plates · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Back Extension (Bodyweight)Bodyweight · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Back Extension MachineExercise Machine · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Band DeadliftResistance Band · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Band Romanian DeadliftResistance Band · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Barbell Stiff Leg DeadliftBarbell, Weight Plates · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Clean DeadliftBarbell, Weight Plates · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Dumbbell Single Leg Romanian DeadliftDumbbells · Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris
Hyperextension (Bodyweight)Hyperextension Bench · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Hyperextension MachineExercise Machine · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Jefferson CurlLower Back, Biceps Femoris
Kettlebell Deadlift (Conventional)Kettlebell · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Kettlebell Deadlift (Sumo)Kettlebell · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift (Double)Kettlebell · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Kettlebell Romanian Deadlift (Single Leg)Kettlebell · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Prisoner Back ExtensionBack Extension Bench (Roman Chair) · Erector Spinae, Lower Back
Rack PullBarbell, Weight Plates · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Reverse HyperBodyweight · Gluteus Maximus, Biceps Femoris
Reverse Hyperextension (Bodyweight)Hyperextension Bench · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Reverse Hyperextension MachineExercise Machine · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Romanian Deadlift (Single Leg)Barbell, Weight Plates · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Sandbag Good MorningSandbag · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Sandbag Romanian DeadliftSandbag · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Smith Machine Good MorningSmith Machine · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Smith Machine Romanian DeadliftSmith Machine · Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus
Snatch DeadliftBarbell, Weight Plates · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Snatch Grip DeadliftBarbell, Weight Plates · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
SupermanBodyweight · Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus

Flexibility

Cat-Cow StretchLower Back
Child's PoseLower Back, Latissimus Dorsi
Hamstring Stretch (Seated)Biceps Femoris, Lower Back
Lower Back Stretch (Knee to Chest)Lower Back, Gluteus Maximus
Scorpion StretchLower Back, Hip Flexors
Seated Forward FoldBiceps Femoris, Lower Back

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