Spine Extension
- Primary muscles
- Lower back
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Lie face down on the floor with your legs extended and your hands placed behind your head or ears.
- 2 Engage your lower back muscles to slowly lift your chest and shoulders off the floor, extending your spine.
- 3 Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position with control.