Lower Back Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Erector Spinae
- Secondary Muscles
- Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Back Curl, Hip Extension
How to: Lower Back Curl
- Start lying face down on a mat with your legs straight and arms extended in front of you.
- As you exhale, lift your upper body off the ground by engaging your lower back muscles.
- Hold the position for a moment before lowering back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Overarching the back during the upward phase.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movements.
- Not engaging the core muscles properly.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise on a stability ball to provide support.
Tips
- Keep your movements slow and controlled to engage the muscles effectively.
- Focus on squeezing your lower back muscles at the top of the movement.
Lower Back Curl Alternatives
Tags
back
erector spinae
strength
core
body weight
fitness