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
In Position
How to Do the Lower Back Curl
- 1Lie on your stomach with your arms out to your sides. This will be your starting position.
- 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. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written