

Superman Stretch
Reps30 times
Calories burned31 kcal
LevelBeginner

Changing duration and load is available in our application
Lie face down on the floor or gym mat. Extend your arms fully in front of you. This will be your starting position. At the same time, raise your arms, legs and lift your chest off the floor, as shown in the figure. Hold this position for a few seconds. Hint: For the most effective stretch, tighten your lower back. During this movement, you need to exhale. As you inhale, slowly lower your arms, legs, and chest, returning to the starting position. Complete the required number of repetitions. Variations: You can also do this exercise by alternately raising one arm and leg alternately on the left side and then on the right side.
How to perform the exercise
30 times
31 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Start position
Lie face down on the floor with your arms fully extended forward.
02
Lift
Lift your arms and legs at the same time and raise your chest off the floor.
03
Hold
Hold for a few seconds, tensing the lower back; exhale.
04
Lower
Inhale and slowly lower your arms, legs and chest.
05
Repeat
Perform the required number of reps.
Variants
Beginner
Lift the limbs with a small range.
Middle
Increase the lift and hold time.
Professional
Perform an alternating arm-and-leg lift.
Which muscles are working
Lower back and core




Benefits of the exercise
Strength
Strengthens and stretches the lower back.
Balance
Improves coordination.
Simply
No equipment needed.
Contraindications
Acute lower-back pain.
Recent back injuries.
Medical prohibition of back extension.
Recommendations
Lower back
Tense it on the lift.
Neck
Do not tilt the head back.
Breathing
Exhale on the lift.





