Superman

Hinge & hamstrings · No equipment

Quick cues

Primary: what the exercise is chosen to train. Secondary: the muscles that help or hold you steady.

Lie face down, arms stretched overhead, legs straight.
Squeeze the glutes and lift the arms, chest and thighs a few centimetres off the floor.
Keep the neck long, eyes on the floor, and hold for a breath.
Lower slowly.

Skip this with a hip or back injury unless a professional has cleared it. General fitness guidance, not medical advice — stop if anything hurts.

Hinge & hamstrings · No equipment

Primary: what the exercise is chosen to train. Secondary: the muscles that help or hold you steady.

Lie face down, arms stretched overhead, legs straight.
Squeeze the glutes and lift the arms, chest and thighs a few centimetres off the floor.
Keep the neck long, eyes on the floor, and hold for a breath.
Lower slowly.

Skip this with a hip or back injury unless a professional has cleared it. General fitness guidance, not medical advice — stop if anything hurts.