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Beginner Fix Your Back 30-Min Yoga Workout

30 min
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11 exercises

Sore, tight lower back? This beginner-friendly 30-min yoga and bodyweight routine eases pain and builds flexibility. Stretches, gentle exercises and yoga flows combined — finish with a corpse pose to fully wind down. No equipment needed.

Hip Circles exercise illustration
Hip Circles
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
30 seconds clockwise, 30 seconds anticlockwise.
1:00 rest
Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch exercise illustration
Knee-to-Chest Lower Back Stretch
4 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Hold each leg twice for 30 seconds.
1:00 rest
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
Backward Camel Stretch
3 sets
20 reps
45 sec rest
Take these nice and slow, just enough to fully open and close that spine.
1:00 rest
Supermans exercise illustration
Supermans
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Lift, briefly hold, and lower. Flex that lower back with each rep.
1:00 rest
Bird Dogs exercise illustration
Bird Dogs
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Lift each side 5 times, slowly, per set. Aim to create a straight line from fingertips to heel.
1:00 rest
Release tailbone toward feet · Rest forehead on floor · Bring knees hip-width apart
1:00 rest
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
Half Spinal Twist
8 breaths
Left side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
Half Spinal Twist
8 breaths
Right side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
Half Spinal Twist
8 breaths
Left side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
Half Spinal Twist
8 breaths
Right side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
1:00 rest
Corpse exercise illustration
Corpse
20 breaths
Keep head and spine in one line · Relax forehead · Release tension in jaw · Tuck shoulder blades under

About this workout

Beginner Fix Your Back 30-Min Yoga Workout is a free 30 min workout plan with 11 illustrated exercises for your core, abs, back and yoga. Follow the workout online, save it to your WorkoutLabs Fit account or download it as a printable PDF.

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Workout details

  • Duration: 30 min
  • Exercises: 11
  • Training focus: Core, abs, back and yoga
  • 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 Fix Your Back 30-Min Yoga Workout take?

The full workout takes about 30 minutes, covering 11 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, abs, knees, spine, shoulders. 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?

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Beginner Fix Your Back 30-Min Yoga Workout
30 min
 · 
11 exercises
Sore, tight lower back? This beginner-friendly 30-min yoga and bodyweight routine eases pain and builds flexibility. Stretches, gentle exercises and yoga flows combined — finish with a corpse pose to fully wind down. No equipment needed.
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Hip Circles
Hip Circles exercise illustration
2 sets
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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321GO
30 seconds clockwise, 30 seconds anticlockwise.
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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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
30 secs
15 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Hold each leg twice for 30 seconds.
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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Backward Camel Stretch
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Backward Camel Stretch
Backward Camel Stretch exercise illustration
3 sets
20 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Take these nice and slow, just enough to fully open and close that spine.
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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Supermans
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Supermans
Supermans exercise illustration
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Lift, briefly hold, and lower. Flex that lower back with each rep.
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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Bird Dogs
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Bird Dogs
Bird Dogs exercise illustration
3 sets
10 reps
45 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Lift each side 5 times, slowly, per set. Aim to create a straight line from fingertips to heel.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Lower Back
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors
  1. Position yourself on all fours with knees underneath the hips and wrists under the shoulders.
  2. Engage your abs and keep your spine neutral, pulling the shoulder blades towards the hips.
  3. Lengthen the left leg until it is straight out and in line with your hips while simultaneously raising and straightening your right arm until it is parallel to the floor. Keep your head and shoulders aligned at all times.
  4. Gently lower your arm and leg back to the starting position and alternate with the other arm and leg.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Lower Back, Shoulders
    1. Lay on a yoga/exercise mat or towel with your arms outstretched, palms down in front of you, and your legs outstretched with your soles facing up.
    2. Simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the floor.
    3. When you reach your flexion point, hold for a second before slowly lowering back down to the floor.
    4. Repeat the same movement with your left arm and right leg.

 

 

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Position yourself on all fours on a mat.
  2. Position your hands underneath your shoulders and place your knees under your hips.
  3. Keep your right knee bent at 90 degrees and flex the foot as you lift the knee until it is level with the hip.
  4. Lower the knee without touching the floor and repeat the lift.
  5. Once you’ve completed the reps on the right leg, switch legs.
Rest
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Extended Child's Pose
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Extended Child's Pose
Extended Child's Pose exercise illustration
12 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
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321GO
Release tailbone toward feet · Rest forehead on floor · Bring knees hip-width apart
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Knees, Spine
Secondary:
Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Pronunciation:
oo-tee-tah bah-LAH-sah-nah
  1. Sit on your heels. Bring your feet together and knees hip-width apart.
  2. Bend forward with an exhale and rest your torso between your thighs. Relax your tailbone toward your feet.
  3. Reach your arms far forward. Spread your fingers and press your palms into the floor. Rest your forehead on the floor.
  4. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  5. Rise with an inhale.

Avoid this pose if you have a knee injury.

Rest
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Half Spinal Twist
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Half Spinal Twist
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
8 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Left side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps
Pronunciation:
ard-ha maht-syen-DRAH-sah-nah
  1. Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left leg and place your left foot flat on the floor, just outside of your right knee.
  2. Bring your left fingertips to the floor about a foot behind you. Gently push into the floor to lengthen your spine.
  3. Reach your right arm up with an inhale.
  4. Bend your right arm with an exhale, press the elbow against the left knee and twist to the left. Gaze over your left shoulder.
  5. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  6. Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.
Half Spinal Twist
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
8 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Right side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps
Pronunciation:
ard-ha maht-syen-DRAH-sah-nah
  1. Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left leg and place your left foot flat on the floor, just outside of your right knee.
  2. Bring your left fingertips to the floor about a foot behind you. Gently push into the floor to lengthen your spine.
  3. Reach your right arm up with an inhale.
  4. Bend your right arm with an exhale, press the elbow against the left knee and twist to the left. Gaze over your left shoulder.
  5. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  6. Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.
Half Spinal Twist
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
8 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Left side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps
Pronunciation:
ard-ha maht-syen-DRAH-sah-nah
  1. Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left leg and place your left foot flat on the floor, just outside of your right knee.
  2. Bring your left fingertips to the floor about a foot behind you. Gently push into the floor to lengthen your spine.
  3. Reach your right arm up with an inhale.
  4. Bend your right arm with an exhale, press the elbow against the left knee and twist to the left. Gaze over your left shoulder.
  5. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  6. Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.
Half Spinal Twist
Half Spinal Twist exercise illustration
8 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Right side · Position foot just outside of knee · Lengthen spine vertically and then twist · Draw shoulders down
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Shoulders, Spine
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps
Pronunciation:
ard-ha maht-syen-DRAH-sah-nah
  1. Sit with your legs stretched in front of you. Bend your left leg and place your left foot flat on the floor, just outside of your right knee.
  2. Bring your left fingertips to the floor about a foot behind you. Gently push into the floor to lengthen your spine.
  3. Reach your right arm up with an inhale.
  4. Bend your right arm with an exhale, press the elbow against the left knee and twist to the left. Gaze over your left shoulder.
  5. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths.
  6. Untwist with an inhale. Change sides.
Rest
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Corpse
Next
Corpse
Corpse exercise illustration
20 breaths
Set 1 of 0
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Keep head and spine in one line · Relax forehead · Release tension in jaw · Tuck shoulder blades under
Primary muscle group(s):
Spine
Pronunciation:
shah-VAH-sah-nah
  1. Lie on your back. Bring your feet wide and let them flop open.
  2. Bring your arms several inches away from your torso, palms up.
  3. Make any minor adjustments needed so that you are completely comfortable.
  4. Close your eyes. Find stillness.
  5. Hold the pose and take natural breaths. Focus your attention on your breath.
  6. Come out of the pose slowly and gently.
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