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BackGlutesHamstrings

Beginner · Hold for time

Superman hold

Lift arms, chest and legs off the floor: lower back and glutes, the back of your body.

Just floor space

How to do it

  1. 1 Lie face down with arms stretched out in front.
  2. 2 Lift your arms, chest and legs a few centimetres at the same time.
  3. 3 Hold, breathing steadily, and keep looking at the floor.

Watch out for

  • Throwing the head back
  • Holding your breath

The progression

Your plan moves you up one rung when you hit the top of the range on every set.

  1. Prone Y raise
  2. Superman hold
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