Superman
Backeasyrepsno equipment
Lying face down with legs straight and arms stretched overhead, the arms, chest and legs lift a few inches off the floor at the same time, balancing on the belly and pelvis, hold about 2 seconds, then lower.
How to do it
- Lie prone on the floor, legs straight and together, arms straight overhead with palms facing each other or down, forehead toward the floor.
- Brace the abs, then simultaneously lift the arms, head/chest and both straight legs about 10-15 cm off the floor.
- Only the belly and front of the pelvis stay on the floor; head stays in line with the spine, gaze at the floor slightly ahead.
- Hold about 2 seconds, then lower arms, chest and legs slowly back to the floor.
Muscles worked
Main: lower back
Supporting: glutes, hamstrings, shoulders