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Superman demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Superman

A bodyweight lower-back exercise performed prone, lifting arms and legs simultaneously.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Hamstrings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Lie face down with arms extended overhead.

  2. 02

    Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor.

  3. 03

    Hold briefly at the top.

  4. 04

    Lower under control.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.