This exercise involves lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. You then lift your hips off the ground, engaging your lower back muscles, and hold for a few seconds before lowering back down. This exercise helps to strengthen and tone the lower back muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Beginner
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the lower back muscles
- Improves posture and spinal alignment
- Reduces lower back pain and discomfort
- Increases flexibility and range of motion in the lower back
- Can be done with minimal equipment and in a variety of settings
How to perform
- Start by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head, with your elbows pointing out to the sides.
- Engage your core muscles and lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the ground.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Lower Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
Abs
Secondary