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Mobility

Superman

Full back chain activation with arms extended.

Beginner

The movement

Superman - Prone
1. Prone
Superman - Lift
2. Lift
Superman - Lower
3. Lower

Additional images

Superman - view 1
Superman - view 2

About This Exercise

Full back chain activation with arms extended.

1Setup

Lie face down, arms extended overhead.

2Execution

1. Lift arms, chest, and legs off mat. 2. Squeeze glutes. 3. Hold 5-10 seconds. 4. Lower and repeat 10 times.

Pro Tips

  • Keep neck neutral
  • Don't hyperextend
  • Squeeze at top

Train This Exercise

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Muscles Worked

Front

Back

How to programme it

Sets2
Default reps30
Rest60 sec
Movement patternExtension
Movement typeCompound

Equipment