Effects of Multifidus Lift Exercise on Endurance, Pain, and Disability in University Students With Low Back Pain

A supervised stabilization exercise protocol designed to selectively activate the lumbar multifidus muscle. In the quadruped position, the contralateral knee is maintained approximately 10 cm above the ground while the participant performs controlled trunk stabilization. Sessions are conducted twice weekly for 6 weeks, each including warm-up (5 minutes brisk walk, mobilization, hamstring stretch), the modified Multifidus Lift Exercise with progressive repetitions (weeks 1-2: 8-10, weeks 3-4: 10-12, weeks 5-6: 12-15), and cool-down (static stretches). All sessions are supervised to ensure correct form, breathing control, and safety.