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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

Janu Sirsasana

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsLower backCalvesCore

Kettlebell Kickstand One Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesQuadricepsLower backHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Kettlebell Stiff Leg Deadlift

Easy
GlutesLower backHamstringsCalves

Kneeling Back Rotation Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
ObliquesLower backFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chest

Kneeling Backward Hip Circles

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreLower backInner thighsQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Kneeling Elbow Mobilisation

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backLower backCoreRear shoulders

Kneeling Forward Hip Circles

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesCoreLower backInner thighsQuadricepsHamstringsOuter thighs

Kneeling Leg Half Circle

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backInner thighsHamstringsOuter thighs

Kneeling Pulse

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Landmine Deadlift

Medium
GlutesHamstringsLower backQuadricepsTrapeziusMiddle back

Landmine Romanian Deadlift

Medium
GlutesLower backQuadricepsHamstringsCalvesInner thighs

Landmine Romanian Deadlift Without Handle

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstringsCalves

Landmine Single Leg RDL

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Lumbar Spine Extension

Bodyweight · Easy
TrapeziusLower back

Lying Alternate Back Raise

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Lying Back Opener

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backLower backMiddle chestObliques

Lying Floor Hyperextension with Towel

Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Lying Floor Row Hold with Bent Knees

Bodyweight · Easy
Middle backLower backGlutesRear shouldersTrapezius

Lying Hyperextension Hold

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Lying Prone V-Lift

Bodyweight · Medium
Lower backGlutesCore

Lying Reverse Push-up

Bodyweight · Medium
Middle backLower backTricepsGlutesCore

Machine Back Extension

Medium
Lower back

One Dumbbell Stiff Leg Deadlift

Medium
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Opposite Arm Raise against Wall

Bodyweight · Easy
CoreLower backGlutesFront shoulders

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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