Stretching

Lower Back Curl

The lower back curl is a beginner stretching exercise for your abs, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Lower Back Curl, starting position
Start
Lower Back Curl, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Lie on your stomach with your arms out to your sides. This will be your starting position.
  2. Using 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.

Alternatives to the lower back curl

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