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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

Dhanurasana

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower backBicepsQuadricepsCalvesRear shouldersObliquesMiddle back

Diamond Push-Up

Bodyweight · Medium
Upper chestMiddle chestLower backFront shoulders

Donkey Kick

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backQuadricepsHamstrings

Double Knee to Chest Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesCore

Downward Dog

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsLower backCalvesFront shoulders

Downward Dog to Upward Dog

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesFront shouldersUpper chestLower backHamstringsCoreRear shouldersSide shouldersMiddle chestObliquesMiddle backOuter thighs

Dumbbell Back Extension

Medium
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Dumbbell Jefferson Curl

Medium
HamstringsLower backMiddle back

Dumbbell One-Arm Snatch

Hard
GlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersLower backTricepsCalvesSide shouldersMiddle chestInner thighs

Dumbbell Seated Good Morning

Medium
HamstringsLower backGlutesCore

Dumbbell SLDL

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Dumbbell Straight Arm Hyperextension

Medium
Lower backGlutesHamstringsTrapezius

Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Dumbbell Superman

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Dumbbell Wood Chop Squat

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsFront shouldersObliquesLower backAbsCalvesSide shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestInner thighs

Dynamic Bird Dog

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreLower backGlutesFront shoulders

Elbows Back Chest Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Front shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestLower back

Flutter Kicks (prone)

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower back

Foam Roll Erector Spinae (Lying on Floor)

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesCore

Foam Roll Lower Back - Side-Lying (on Floor)

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutes

Forward Bend Back Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backHamstrings

Frog Reverse Hyperextension Tap on Floor

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesLower backInner thighsHamstringsOuter thighs

Handstand Walk

Bodyweight · Hard
Rear shouldersFront shouldersSide shouldersLower back

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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