Spine Extension

Primary muscles
Lower back
Secondary muscles
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended and your hands placed behind your head or ears.
  2. 2 Engage your lower back muscles to slowly lift your chest and shoulders off the floor, extending your spine.
  3. 3 Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position with control.

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