Superman Hold

Step-by-step technique for Superman Hold, an exercise for lower back using bodyweight. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Lie face-down with your arms extended forward.
  2. Lift your arms, chest and legs off the floor at the same time.
  3. Squeeze your glutes and lower back and hold.
  4. Lower back under control.
Coach tip: Don’t lift higher than your lower back is comfortable with.

Muscles worked

Primary: Lower Back
Secondary: Glutes

Superman Hold is a endurance exercise that loads the lower back using bodyweight. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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