Superman Hold

Lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor to strengthen your entire posterior chain like a superhero.

Beginner Floor Isometrics
Superman Hold
Difficulty
Beginner
Position
Floor
Type
Isometrics
Sides
Single position
Hold time
15–60 s per set in our routines
Targets Upper BackShouldersHamstringsLower BackGlutes

How to do the Superman Hold

  1. Lie face down with arms extended overhead and legs long behind you.
  2. Engage your core and back muscles to lift arms, chest, and legs off the floor.
  3. Hold the position with your head aligned with your spine while breathing steadily.

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Stretching Workout App

Practice the Superman Hold with voice guided audio in the Stretching Workout app.

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