Effective Lower Back Exercises

When it comes to lower back workouts there is no shortage of options. Some good, some not so good, and some are just better than others. Below you will find a list of a few that known to be effective.

Good Mornings – Stand and place a barbell across the back of your shoulders much like you would to do squats. With your legs straight, keep your head up and bend forward at the waist until your upper body is parallel with the floor.

Dead Lifts – Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and a barbell on the floor in front of you. Keep your back straight and bend at your knees to pick up the barbell. Raise the weight using your legs and back until you are fully upright. Complete this by rolling your shoulders back and sticking your chest out. For effective dead lifts keep your head up during the movement and be sure to keep the barbell as close to your body as possible.

Back Hyperextensions – While laying face down, raise your arm and head simultaneously with the opposite leg. If correctly done you will feel a stretch in your lower back. To end the repetition, lower your arm and head with your opposite leg. Alternate each side of the body until the amount of repetitions you wish to do is reached.

These are just a select few of effective lower back exercises. When planning your workout routine you should keep in mind that the main function of the lower back is to pull and since the average person does a fair amount of pulling each day priority should be placed on the training of the lower back.

So aside from improving your back body, effective lower back stretches will dramatically lower the risk of injury to the area. For your safety be sure to remember to do proper stretching before this and any other physical activities.