How to do: Lower Back Curl

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Lower Back Curl — starting position — Start position

Lower Back Curl — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

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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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).