It is necessary to exercise the lower back to strengthen it. The lower back is very susceptible to injury and hence great care needs to be taken to maintain its health. If our back cannot function properly, we find ourselves not doing much at all. Fat deposits in the lower back needs to be toned up. Strong abdominal muscles complement lower back muscles .

It is essential to incorporate some lower back exercises into daily exercise routine. Remember, exercises are not be performed on a daily basis. Lower back exercises demand complete concentration and you can hurt yourself if you are not paying attention to your movements. The rest of this article will discuss a few back strengthening exercises that will give you the lean back muscles you need.

The Superman, Alternating exercise must be performed lying face down on a mat while you hold your arms directly in front of you. Tighten the abdominal muscles, and keep your head straight along with your neck. Now raise the arm and leg on one side. Keep these movements slow, and keep your abdominal muscles tight. Perform these movements on the alternate sides of the body and keep breathing.

Weight Hip Extensions –The weight hip extension should start with you lying with your back on a gym mat. Make sure that your feet are flat are the floor, and the knees are bent. Pick up a dumbbell of the desired weight and hold it with both hands, close to your lower abdomen . Hold your neck and head comfortably straight. Safety demands that you should keep your feet, head, neck and upper back on the mat at all times during the exercise. Slowly raise your buttocks and lower back up as far as you can, and exhale as you perform the movement. Inhale while you lower your buttocks and lower back. Do not perform these exercises quickly as you can harm yourself.

Plank – Exercise to build strength in back abs and neck. .Lay on stomach, place elbows and forearms on floor.. Raise body up by balancing on your toes and forearms.  Your back, legs and neck should be straight (Similair to a plank) Contract Abs Hold position for 10 seconds . Relax. Repeat five to ten times. If you find this exercise too hard then balance on your knees instead of your toes.

These particular exercises for the lower back will go a long way in keeping your back injury free or will help if you are recovering from an injury or pain. . Remember to include a good warm routine before lifting any weight and stretch the whole body on a regular basis. .This will stop your back muscles from shortening and keep your spine flexible.

Keep in mind that the back can be very easily injured, so it is especially important to do your best to strengthen it. These lower back exercises, not only tone up your back but also improve your overall health. The lower back is a critical part of the body’s overall core stability and you must remember to strengthen it