What are the best exercises to strengthen lower back muscles?
Instructions STEP 1: Use a padded workout bench or piano bench and a light dumbbell (15 pounds or less). Beginners should start with a 3- to 5-pound weight. STEP 2: Place a dumbbell on the floor to the front-left side of the bench. STEP 3: Stand in front of the bench, with your knees pointing to the wide side. STEP 4: Lift your left foot and take a step over the bench. Your left foot should swing over the top and be planted flat on the floor. STEP 5: Place your right knee squarely on the front end of the bench. STEP 6: Bend forward at the waist, keeping your back and left leg straight and relaxed. STEP 7: Put your right hand on the bench in front of you, palm down, keeping your arm straight. STEP 8: Keep your back parallel to the floor. Your left arm should hang straight down to the side, and your shoulders should be at the same horizontal level. STEP 9: Grasp the dumbbell with your left hand so the palm faces inward. If you can’t reach the weight, pull your right knee and left foot to
