Superman

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Superman

Category
Stretching
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Body Only
Force
Static
Mechanic
Compound

Primary Muscles

Lower Back

Secondary Muscles

GlutesHamstrings

Instructions

  1. 1

    To begin, lie straight and face down on the floor or exercise mat. Your arms should be fully extended in front of you. This is the starting position.

  2. 2

    Simultaneously raise your arms, legs, and chest off of the floor and hold this contraction for 2 seconds. Tip: Squeeze your lower back to get the best results from this exercise. Remember to exhale during this movement. Note: When holding the contracted position, you should look like superman when he is flying.

  3. 3

    Slowly begin to lower your arms, legs and chest back down to the starting position while inhaling.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions prescribed in your program.

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