Superman
Quick answer
Superman is a beginner isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works the lower back.
Written by the GymStreak coaching team
Muscles worked
Primary
How to do Superman
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended out in front you and your legs straight behind. This is your starting position.
- 2
Lift your arms, chest and legs off the ground, focusing on contracting your lower back muscles.
- 3
Slowly return to the starting position.
Form cues
- Keep a neutral neck position throughout the exercise.
- Feel the limits of your own range of motion as it will be different for different body types, don't over extend yourself as this could lead to spine injury.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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