Core·Bodyweight

Lower Back Curl

Core · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Force

Static

The Lower Back Curl is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Core.

Muscles Worked

Core primary

How to Do the Lower Back Curl

  1. 1Lie on your stomach with your arms out to your sides. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Using your lower back muscles, extend your spine lifting your chest off of the ground. Do not use your arms to push yourself up. Keep your head up during the movement. Repeat for 10-20 repetitions.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.

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