Best Beginner Lower Back Workouts With Garage Gym

The Stiff-Legged Barbell Good Morning exercise targets the hamstrings and lower back. It uses a barbell for added resistance and helps maintain a straight back while hinging at the hips.

How to do it

1. Set the barbell at shoulder height and grip it with hands outside shoulder-width.
2. Squeeze your shoulder blades and engage your core.
3. Stand under the bar, placing it on the back of your neck, then step back with feet shoulder-width apart.
4. Keep your heels down and hinge your hips backward, allowing just a slight bend in your knees.
5. Maintain a straight spine, bend forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle, then return to standing.

The Stability Ball Back Extension strengthens your lower back and core using a stability ball for an added challenge. This exercise helps improve overall stability and posture.

How to do it

1. Lie face down on a stability ball with your hips on top and your feet shoulder-width apart on the floor.
2. Place your hands behind your head, keeping your shoulders back and chest up.
3. Engage your glutes and lower back to lift your torso until it aligns with your hips.
4. Hold briefly at the top, then lower your torso back to the starting position.
5. Keep your core tight and maintain good posture throughout the movement.

The Stability Ball Hyperextension strengthens your lower back and improves core stability. Using a stability ball makes the exercise more challenging and helps engage your back muscles effectively.

How to do it

1. Lie face down on a stability ball with your hips on the ball and legs extended, pressing your feet against a wall.
2. Cross your arms over your chest and relax your upper body over the ball.
3. Lift your shoulders up as high as you can by pressing your hips into the ball.
4. Lower your shoulders back to the starting position in a controlled manner.