Supermans
Description
This superman exercise - which is appropriately termed “the superman” for the close resemblance to a flying motion that the comic book hero is famous for - is an excellent way to strengthen the lower back without the use of bulky equipment. The convenience of not requiring equipment makes performing the exercise possible when following an at-home strength training program.
Video
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Execution
- Lie face down on the mat with arms extended overhead.
- Simultaneously elevate the arms and legs until a contraction is felt within the lower back. Briefly hold the position.
- Lower back down to starting position at a controlled speed.
- Repeat until the desired number of repetitions are completed.
Variations
The difficulty of the superman exercise can be reduced by elevating only one arm and one leg at a time. For example, the right arm and left leg would elevate simultaneously. The following repetition would then be the left arm and right leg - always be alternating between the two.
