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Lower back Exercises

143 exercises targeting the Lower back, with muscle activation, equipment options and instructions for every level.

143
Exercises
19
Equipment Items
3
Difficulties

All Lower back exercises

45-Degree Back Extension with Scapular Adduction

Bodyweight · Medium
Middle backLower backGlutesHamstringsTrapezius

45-Degree Hyperextension

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

45-Degree Twisting Hyperextension

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesLower backHamstringsObliques

Above knee rack pull

Medium
Lower backGlutesQuadricepsCoreInner forearmOuter forearmTrapezius

Alternating Superman

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Animal Resting Yoga Pose

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backHamstringsCore

Arms Overhead Full Sit-Up

Bodyweight · Medium
AbsCoreLower backObliquesMiddle back

Around the World Superman

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backRear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle back

Around the World Superman Hold

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower back

Assisted Hyperextension

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Back Extension

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Back extensions

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Back Lever

Bodyweight · Hard
Rear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backLower backGlutesHamstringsFront shouldersSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Ball Roll Lower Back

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower back

Barbell deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower backQuadricepsCoreOuter forearm

Barbell Hook Grip Deadlift

Hard
GlutesHamstringsLower backQuadricepsInner forearmTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Hyperextension

Medium
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Barbell Mixed Grip Deadlift

Hard
GlutesHamstringsLower backQuadricepsInner forearmTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Pause Deadlift

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsLower backHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Barbell Pin Good Morning

Hard
HamstringsLower backGlutesCore

Barbell Power Clean from Blocks

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsTrapeziusLower backCalvesCoreFront shouldersSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle back

Barbell Snatch Deadlift

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsLower backCoreInner forearmOuter forearmTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Snatch Grip Deadlift

Hard
GlutesHamstringsLower backQuadricepsTrapeziusMiddle back

Barbell Split Clean

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsHamstringsTrapeziusLower backCalvesCoreFront shouldersSide shouldersInner forearmOuter forearmMiddle backInner thighs

How to train your Lower back effectively

Training the Lower back responds to both heavy compound work and high-volume isolation. A balanced session combines a primary compound press, pull or squat pattern with a focused isolation movement that builds shape and detail.

Aim for 10 to 20 hard sets per muscle group per week, split across 1 to 2 sessions. Beginners progress with bodyweight and dumbbells; intermediates benefit most from progressive overload on barbell and cable variants.

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