Lower Back Exercises and
Pictures of Back Strengthening Exercises

Here is a picture directory of all the lower back exercises and back strengthening exercises on this site.

The lower back muscles are part of your core. Exercising your lower back is just as important as exercising your abdominal muscles.

You can view the picture directory of ab exercises also.

In both exercise picture directories you can click on the picture of the exercise or the link next to the picture to read more detailed instructions about how to perform the exercise.

Floor Cobra/ Back Extension

Floor Extension Arms Overhead

Floor Superman

Bosu Ball Opposite Arm and Leg Raise

Bosu Ball Reverse Hyper-Extensions

Bosu Ball Superman

Ball Opposite Arm and Leg Raise

Ball Reverse Hyper-Extension

Ball Back Extension

Back Extension 45 Degree Board

Back Extension Hands Behind Head

Back Extension with Rotation

Lower Back Machine

Quadruped Opposite Arm and Leg Raise

Floor Opposite Arm and Leg Raise

Bosu Ball Back Extension

Arms Overhead Back Extension

Back Extension with Rotation

I hope this picture directory makes it easier for you to find information on lower back strengthening exercises.

Studies on chronic lower back pain suggest that weakness of the lower back muscles is connected to back pain. In addition to poor back strength, poor felxibility, poor posture, poor abdominal strength, and poor lifting technique can also contribute to back problems.

Read about 6 Potential Causes of Chronic Lower Back Pain

Remember that the lower back is part of the core, so don't neglect your lower back.

Yours in Health,
Dr. Charles PT/PT

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