Prone Back Extension
Lying face down with your arms by your sides, you lift your chest off the floor using the lower-back muscles alone. It is the simplest way to train spinal extension with no equipment.
Primary muscles
- Lower Back (Erector Spinae)
Secondary muscles
- Glutes (Gluteus Maximus)
- Traps (Trapezius)
- Sets
- 2–3
- Reps
- 10–20
- Rest
- 30–60s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.