Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended in front of you and your legs straight.
Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs off the ground as high as possible.
Hold the position for a moment, squeezing your lower back muscles.
Slowly lower your arms, chest, and legs back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Lie face down on the floor, holding a light dumbbell in each hand with your arms extended in front of you and legs straight.
Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs off the ground as high as possible, while holding the dumbbells.
Hold the position for a moment, squeezing your lower back muscles.
Slowly lower your arms, chest, and legs back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Adjust the back extension machine so that the pad is positioned just below your hips.
Sit on the machine with your feet secured and your hands crossed on your chest or holding the handles.
Bend at your hips to lower your upper body towards the ground, keeping your back straight.
Extend your back to return to the starting position, engaging your lower back muscles.
Repeat for the desired number of reps.