Jefferson Curl

A dumbbell exercise for the erector spinae.

  • Back
  • Dumbbell

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Muscles worked

MainErector spinae
AlsoHamstrings

Setup

A light dumbbell or kettlebell; slow, a mobility exercise for the whole back.

How to do it well

  • Stand on a box, tuck the chin and roll down one vertebra at a time
  • Reach the weight below the feet
  • Roll back up from the hips, head last

Common mistakes

  • Using a heavy weight before the movement is easy
  • Dropping down fast

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.