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Superman Hold

Lower Back · Glutes · Shoulders

A Typical Session

16 Min
Warm-up
3m
Main Set
10m
Cooldown
3m
5 kcal
/ min (est.)
3 × 12
sets × reps

Why this exercise

Difficulty: Beginner

Strengthens the entire posterior chain for better posture and back health.

StrengthCoreEndurance

Workout Intensity

Est. burn rate

Low
Med
High
Sets
3
Reps
12
Rest
45s

How to Perform

  1. 1.Lie face down with arms extended overhead.
  2. 2.Lift arms, chest, and legs off the ground simultaneously.
  3. 3.Hold for 2-3 seconds, squeezing your back.
  4. 4.Lower slowly and repeat.

Pro Tips

  • Keep neck neutral.
  • Squeeze glutes at the top.
  • Control the movement.

Equipment

None

Safety

Stop if you feel lower back pain.

Quick Notes
  • Perform with controlled tempo.
  • Use a mat if wrists are sensitive.
  • Track progress and increase reps slowly.