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Lower Back Curl

Lower Back Curl: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: beginner.

Technique demo: Lower Back Curl
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcestatic
  • Body partback
Primary muscles
spine, glutes
Secondary muscles
hamstrings
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How to do it

  1. Lie flat on your stomach with your legs extended and your arms by your sides.
  2. Engage your glutes and hamstrings, and slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling your back upwards.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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