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Lower Back Curl

Stretching · No equipment · Beginner
Lower Back Curl, starting positionLower Back Curl, end position

How to do it

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

Works

Abdominals

When to stop

Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.

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