Lower Back Exercises: Resistance ExercisesLower back exercises are critical for strengthening the lumbar muscles. Weak lumbar muscles (muscles of the lower back) do not provide enough support to your spinal column, which often causes lower back pain. The following lower back exercises strengthen the muscles, ligaments, and tendons that support the spinal column. These exercises immobilize the pelvis. This immobilization prevents hip extension and isolates the lower back muscles during movement.

Recommended Lower Back Exercises

(This last exercise does not immobilize the hip flexors, but it does effectively work both the lower back muscles and hip flexors.)

Workout Recommendations

Times Per Week

Sets

Reps
3 1 to 2 5 to 10

Machine hyperextension

Basic Trunk Extensions

Single Leg Extension Holds