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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

Standing Pelvic Tilt

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower back

Standing Wide Good Morning

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsLower backGlutesCore

Superman

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesLower backHamstrings

Superman

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Superman

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Superman

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesCore

Superman Chest Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Front shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestTrapeziusLower backGlutesRear shouldersSide shoulders

Superman hold

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Superman Row with Towel

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesMiddle backLower backBicepsHamstringsRear shouldersOuter forearm

Superman W

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesRear shouldersLower backHamstringsTrapezius

Superman W to Y

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesRear shouldersSide shouldersLower backHamstringsTrapezius

Supine spinal twist stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Suspension Trainer Alternate Superman

Bodyweight · Medium
GlutesLower backHamstringsCoreRear shoulders

Thread the Needle

Bodyweight · Easy
AbsFront shouldersUpper chestMiddle chestObliquesMiddle backLower back

Twist Superman

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesObliquesLower backAbsHamstrings

Upavistha Konasana

Bodyweight · Easy
Lower back

Weighted Back Extension

Medium
Lower backGlutesHamstrings

Weighted Bag Good Morning

Medium
HamstringsLower backGlutesCore

Weighted Bottle Superman

Easy
GlutesLower backHamstringsTrapezius

Weighted Hyperextension (on Stability Ball)

Medium
Lower back

Wide Forward Fold Twist

Bodyweight · Easy
HamstringsLower backGlutesObliques

World's Greatest Stretch

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesQuadricepsObliquesLower backAbsHamstringsCalvesRear shouldersTrapeziusMiddle backInner thighs

Yoga Bridge

Bodyweight · Easy
GlutesHamstringsLower backAbsQuadricepsCore

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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