maratoolLower back Exercises
35 exercises that target the lower back. Filter by equipment, then open any exercise for step-by-step instructions and a muscle map.
Atlas Stone Trainer
Atlas Stones
Axle Deadlift
Back Extension on Stability Ball
Barbell Dead Lifts
Barbell Deadlift
Barbell Good Mornings
Cat Stretch
Child's Pose
Crossover Reverse Lunge
Dancer's Stretch
Deadlift with Bands
Deadlift with Chains
Deficit Deadlift
Dumbbell Dead Lifts
Hug A Ball
Hug Knees To Chest
Hyperextensions
Hyperextensions (Back Extensions)
Hyperextensions With No Hyperextension Bench
Keg Load
Lower Back-SMR
Pelvic Tilt Into Bridge
Pyramid
Rack Pull with Bands
Rack Pulls
Reverse Band Deadlift
Seated Good Mornings
Smith Machine Dead Lifts
Smith Machine Good Mornings
Standing Pelvic Tilt
Stiff Leg Barbell Good Morning
Superman
Supermans
Weighted Ball Hyperextension
Lower back Exercises — FAQ
What are the best lower back exercises?
It depends on your available equipment and experience. This page lists all 35 lower back exercises in the database — the biggest group needs no specific equipment at all. Open any exercise for step-by-step instructions.
How do I train lower back without equipment?
3 of these lower back exercises need no equipment at all. Use the equipment filter above and pick "Body only".
Which other muscles do lower back exercises work?
Most compound movements recruit secondary muscles alongside the lower back. Every exercise page shows a muscle map with the primary muscle in terracotta and secondary muscles in a lighter tint.