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Lower Back Curl

How to do the Lower Back Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

Body OnlyBeginnerStatic
Primary muscles

Abs

Secondary

Equipment

Body Only

Step by step

How to do the Lower Back Curl

  1. 1

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

  2. 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.

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