Cross your arms over your chest or place your hands behind your head, maintaining a straight back and neutral neck position.
Slowly lower your upper body towards the ground by bending at your waist as far as comfortably possible, ensuring you maintain a straight back.
Using your lower back muscles, lift your upper body back up until your body is in a straight line, avoiding any arching of your back.
Pause at the top for a second, then slowly lower your body back to the starting position, repeating the exercise for the desired number of reps.
Pro Tip
Controlled Movements: When performing the extension, ensure you're moving in a slow, controlled manner. Avoid the mistake of using momentum or jerking movements to lift your body. This can lead to improper form and potential injury. Range of Motion: Aim for a full range of motion. Lower your upper body towards the ground as far as comfortably possible, then lift back up until your body is in line with your legs. Avoid the common mistake of not going far enough in either direction, which can limit the effectiveness of the exercise. Keep Your Neck Neutral: When performing the lever back extension, it's important to keep your neck in a neutral position.