Lower Back exercise

Alternative Superman

How to do the Alternative Superman with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Lie face down on a mat with your arms stretched above your head (like Superman). Raise your right arm and left leg about 5 to 6 inches off the ground. Hold for 3 seconds and relax. Repeat with the opposite arm and leg.
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Illustration showing the Alternative Superman
Targets

Muscles worked

Lower Back muscle Lower Back Primary Glutes muscle Glutes Secondary Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Secondary
Technique

How to do the Alternative Superman

  1. 1 Lie face down on a mat with your arms stretched above your head (like Superman).
  2. 2 Raise your right arm and left leg about 5 to 6 inches off the ground. Hold for 3 seconds and relax.
  3. 3 Repeat with the opposite arm and leg.