Superman Extensions

Instructions

  • In the starting position, lie flat on your stomach with your hands full extended and arms extended reaching forward. Face down, relaxed. Toes pointing out behind you.
  • The next phase, you will exhale as you reach up your legs away from the floor as well as your arms. Keeping your torso tight while you float your arms up off the ground.
  • Keeping your limbs stretched out and straight, hold for a few seconds. Next, inhale gently and lower your arms and legs back to the floor to the resting position. Repeat.

Tips

  • During the upward portion of this static contraction, be sure to keep your hips on the floor.
Primary muscles Erector spinae Gluteus maximus
Secondary muscles Lateral delts Posterior delts Trapezius