PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Standing Lumbar Extension

Lower Back
Beginner
Bodyweight
3 sets of 10
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Stand tall. Place hands on the low back for support.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Stand tall. Place hands on the low back for support.
  2. 2
    Gently bend backward, extending the spine.
  3. 3
    Return to neutral.
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Do
  • Move controlled
Don't
  • Do not force
Clinically used for
Lower Back PainSciatica

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