Superman Push Up


Pro Tip

Consciously tighten your abs to prevent your hips from dropping as you raise yourself up.


How To

  1. Lie prone on the ground with your legs fully extended behind you and arms fully extended above you at shoulder-width.
  2. While keeping your arms and legs straight, exhale and press down through your hands toward your feet to press yourself up.
  3. Continue until you cannot go any higher while keeping your arms straight, legs straight, feet on the ground, and hands on the ground.
  4. Inhale and lower yourself down, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lats

Largest muscle of your back, spanning from the lower to middle regions creating a v shape.

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Obliques

Outer sides of your abdomen.


Equipment

Bodyweight Only

This means that the only thing you need to successfully perform the exercise is your body. No other equipment is needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment