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Beginner Lower Back Mobility & Flex Workout

17 min
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6 exercises

They say you\'re only as old as your back — so let\'s keep it young! This beginner no-equipment lower back mobility and flexibility workout eases stiffness, improves range of motion, and supports long-term health. Work through the stretches at your pace and revisit often.

Hip Circles exercise illustration
Hip Circles
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Spend 40 seconds going clockwise and 40 seconds going anti-clockwise.
0:15 rest
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
Backward Camel Stretch
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Hold each pose for about 5 seconds before transitioning to the next!
0:15 rest
Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch exercise illustration
Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
4 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Spend 40 seconds per leg per set held in this position. Aim for the chest-to-knee direction of the stretch.
0:15 rest
Clamshells exercise illustration
Clamshells
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Perform 10 slow reps per side per set. Aim for 4 seconds per rep.
0:15 rest
Supermans exercise illustration
Supermans
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Control these, nice and slowly!
0:15 rest
Hip Raises exercise illustration
Hip Raises
3 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Aim for 2 seconds up and 2 seconds down per rep rhythm.

About this workout

Beginner Lower Back Mobility & Flex Workout is a free 17 min workout plan with 6 illustrated exercises for your core, back and legs. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

Tap any exercise in the workout to see the muscles worked, clear exercise illustrations and step-by-step instructions. Each workout includes sets, reps, rest times and notes so you can follow the plan without guessing.

Workout details

  • Duration: 17 min
  • Exercises: 6
  • Training focus: Core, back and legs
  • Equipment: NO EQUIPMENT
  • Level: Beginner
  • Format: Interactive workout and printable PDF

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Questions about this workout

What equipment do I need for this workout?

No equipment is needed – every exercise in this workout uses your own bodyweight, so you can do it at home or anywhere.

How long does the Beginner Lower Back Mobility & Flex Workout take?

The full workout takes about 17 minutes, covering 6 exercises with prescribed sets, reps and rest periods. Using the built-in timers and auto-advance keeps you on pace from start to finish.

Is this workout suitable for my fitness level?

Yes – this is a beginner-friendly workout. Every exercise includes an illustration and step-by-step instructions, so you can learn proper form as you go. Start with lighter weights and focus on technique.

What muscles does this workout target?

This routine primarily works your glutes & hip flexors, lower back, hamstrings. Tap any exercise in the workout to see a muscle diagram showing exactly which primary and secondary muscles it activates.

How often should I do this workout?

For get toned, increase flexibility, aim to do this workout 2–3 times per week with at least one rest day between sessions. Progress by gradually adding weight or reps, and pair it with workouts for other muscle groups during the week.

Can I download or save this workout?

Yes – you can download this workout as a free printable PDF using the download button, or save it to a free WorkoutLabs Fit account to follow it on your phone, customize the exercises and track your progress.

Beginner Lower Back Mobility & Flex Workout
17 min
 · 
6 exercises
They say you\'re only as old as your back — so let\'s keep it young! This beginner no-equipment lower back mobility and flexibility workout eases stiffness, improves range of motion, and supports long-term health. Work through the stretches at your pace and revisit often.
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Hip Circles
Hip Circles exercise illustration
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Spend 40 seconds going clockwise and 40 seconds going anti-clockwise.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Stand tall with your chest up. Move your feet to shoulder-width apart. Place your hands on your hips.
  2. Begin the movement by shifting your hips to the left. Bring them forward and to the right in a circular motion. From the right, shift your hips back and to the left.
  3. Continue in this circular motion. Stop once to switch directions.
Rest
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Backward Camel Stretch
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Backward Camel Stretch
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Hold each pose for about 5 seconds before transitioning to the next!
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. Kneel on a mat with your hands and knees shoulder-width apart.
  2. Pull your abs in, hunch your back up and extend your spine.
  3. Hold the stretch and then release, push your abs back outwards to the starting position, flexing your spine as you do so.
Rest
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Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
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Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch exercise illustration
4 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Spend 40 seconds per leg per set held in this position. Aim for the chest-to-knee direction of the stretch.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
  1. Lie on your back on a mat with your legs extended in front of you and backs of heels on the floor.
  2. Grab hold of your right knee and gently pull it up to your chest until you can feel a slight stretch in your lower back.
  3. Try to bring the knee as close to your chest as is comfortable while keeping the left leg relaxed.
  4. Hold the stretch and then release the leg to starting position.
  5. Repeat with the left leg.
Rest
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Clamshells
Next
Clamshells
Clamshells exercise illustration
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Perform 10 slow reps per side per set. Aim for 4 seconds per rep.
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. On a mat or comfortable surface, lie on your left side. Place your left hand behind your head while placing your right hand across your body.
  2. Bend your stacked knees so that your feet are behind you. Begin the movement by lifting the right knee up while keeping the feet together.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and slowly lower your right knee down to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Lie on your right side on top of a yoga mat or other soft surface.
  2. Brace your core and make sure your body is in a straight line. Keep your right hand on the ground and your left hand on your hip.
  3. Slowly lift the left leg into the air, keeping it straight during the exercise.
  4. Slowly lower your left leg. Complete the set then repeat with the other leg.
Rest
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Supermans
Next
Supermans
Supermans exercise illustration
2 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Control these, nice and slowly!
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Lie face down on a mat, with your arms fully extended above your head and your legs fully extended behind you.
  2. Lift your chest, arms and legs off the floor by arching your back. Only the tops of your quads and your lower abdomen should be in contact with the floor.
  3. Hold for a count of 2 while squeezing your abdominals and obliques.
  4. Return to the starting position for a count of one, then repeat.

This exercise can be done using one arm and it's opposite leg at a time. For example, right arm and left leg raised while your left arm and right leg remain on the floor. This method of execution allows you to use the free hand to push down on the floor to lift your chest higher from the ground.

Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
  1. Lie face down on a hyper extension bench with your upper thighs and lower hips on the support pad. You must be able to bend at the waist freely.
  2. Lock your ankles under the footpads.
  3. Start with your body in a straight line head to toe.
  4. Place your arms across your chest, behind or at the side of your head.
  5. Slowly bend forward by relacing your, back and abdominal muscles.
  6. Continue as far as possible without rounding your back or raising your thighs from the support pad. You should feel a slight stretch in your hamstrings.Hold for a count of one.
  7. Return to the start position by contracting your back and abdominal muscles until your body is once again straight. Do not arch your back up at the end of the movement. Pause and repeat.

As your strength and flexibility increase, you can hold a weight plate against your chest for extra resistance.

Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
  1. Lie prone on a swiss ball with your feet hip width apart. You can place your feet against a wall for better stability. Clasp your hands behind your head with elbows pointing out.
  2. Engage your abs and raise your torso off the ball, hyperextending your spine.
  3. Return your torso to the ball to the starting position.
Rest
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Hip Raises
Next
Hip Raises
Hip Raises exercise illustration
3 sets
40 secs
20 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Aim for 2 seconds up and 2 seconds down per rep rhythm.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Lie on an exercise mat with your knees bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your back straight.
  2. Place your hands out to your sides palms flat for stability.
  3. Raise your glutes off the floor by extending your hips upward while pushing down through you heels.
  4. Continue until your back, hips and thighs are in a straight line. Hold for a count of one.
  5. Return to the start position by lowering your hips back to the floor.
  6. Pause then repeat.
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