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Superman Push-up
Muscles involved
The superman push-up adds a back extension to the press. It trains your chest, core and lower back together.
How to do it
- Adopt a push-up position with your body aligned.
- Lower and push explosively, extending your arms forward like "superman."
- Land softly, returning your hands to their starting position.
- Repeat, maintaining torso control and core stability.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- This is an advanced exercise; ensure you master the classic push-up first. - Propel yourself with enough force to extend your arms forward. - Land softly, prepared for the next repetition.
Difficulty
AvanzadoFrequently asked questions
Superman Push-up: which muscles does it work?
Superman Push-up mainly works: Chest, Abs, Back. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Rectus abdominis, Latissimus dorsi, Quadriceps, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Tensor fasciae latae.
What is Superman Push-up good for?
The superman push-up adds a back extension to the press. It trains your chest, core and lower back together.
How do you do Superman Push-up with proper form?
- This is an advanced exercise; ensure you master the classic push-up first. - Propel yourself with enough force to extend your arms forward. - Land softly, prepared for the next repetition.
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