Exercise library · Lower back
Superman
The Superman is a bodyweight exercise that targets the lower back, with the glutes assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Lower back
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Body part
- Back
Step by step
- Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended in front of you and legs straight.
- Engage your core and glutes.
- Lift your arms, chest, and legs off the ground simultaneously as high as comfortably possible.
- Hold the top position briefly while squeezing your lower back and glutes.
- Lower your arms and legs back to the floor in a controlled motion.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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One of 800 exercises in Bravel
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