Lower Back Exercises: Complete with Images & Descriptions

Develop a strong, solid lower back with some of the most effective lower back exercises below. Learn proper form with detailed illustrations and descriptions.

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Lower Back Exercise #1: Deadlift

Description:
- Stand with feet together, weights on floor in front of feet.
- Squat down placing chest against thighs.
- Tighten lower back muscles, grasp weights in hands.
- Keep head forward and back straight, and gently straighten knees until a gentle stretch is felt. Hold for several seconds.
- Slowly stand upright.
- Keeping back straight, reverse the motion and lower weights to floor, keeping knees as straight as possible and hold for several seconds, then bend knees, returning to start position.

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Lower Back Exercise #2: Lumbar Extension

Description:
- Grab pulley at shoulder level while sitting on stool as shown.
- Grasp pulley in hands and hold to chest.
- Pull backward, straightening trunk.
- Slowly return and repeat.

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Lower Back Exercise #3: Machine Lower-Back Extension

Description:
- Sit at back exercise machine.
- Place upper back on padded bar.
- Cross arms over chest.
- Push back against bar, straightening trunk.
- Return to start position and repeat.

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Lower Back Exercise #4: Lower Back Extension

Description:
- Lie face down on bench with hips at edge of bench as shown.
- Position lower legs under pads.
- Place arms behind back.
- Slowly lower trunk down.
- Raise trunk back up.

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