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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Lower Back

Equipment Required

Bodyweight

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Static

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Hamstrings

Exercise Description

The superman exercise strengthens your lower back, glutes, and hamstrings while improving posture. It's perfect for building a strong posterior chain and reducing back pain.

How To

1. Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended straight ahead and legs straight behind you. 2. Keep your head in a neutral position looking down at the floor throughout the superman movement. 3. Simultaneously lift your chest, arms, and legs off the ground as high as you comfortably can. 4. Hold the superman position for 2-3 seconds, squeezing your glutes and lower back muscles. 5. Slowly lower back down to the starting position and repeat for your desired reps.

Form Tips

• Keep your movements slow and controlled during the superman to avoid jerky motions • Focus on squeezing your glutes at the top of the movement for maximum muscle activation • Don't lift too high - the superman should feel challenging but not painful in your lower back • Keep your neck neutral and avoid looking up during the exercise

Common Mistakes

• Lifting too high and putting excessive strain on the lower back during the superman exercise • Moving too fast instead of using slow, controlled movements throughout the superman • Holding your breath instead of breathing steadily during the hold phase

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