The superman exercise offers countless benefits in and out of the gym.
Steal these tips from a fitness expert to start adding it to your workout routine.
One bodyweight move that deserves some attention: the superman exercise.
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(BTW, the erector spinae arekey muscles within your core.)
Just as importantly, regularly training yourposterior chaincan help fend off injury and lower back pain, adds Reuss.
This additional stress can ultimately cause lower back pain, according to ACE.
In this hunched-over position, your diaphragm’smobility is reduced, interfering with your ability to breathe, says Reuss.
Luckily, though, the superman exercise can help keep your spine’s mobility on point.
Targeting these muscle groups can have benefits in and out of the gym, says Reuss.
Both variations will relieve some pressure from your back, she explains.
The biggest mistake she sees?
This will minimize strain on the neck and shoulders."
“I find that counting out reps helps me remember to breathe.”
you could also include the superman exercise within a strength training workout.
In this case, aim to do three sets of eight to 12 reps per session, she recommends.
“The exercise does involve hyperextension of the spine, which can cause more strain,” she explains.
“But isn’t that the superhero element of it?
Unlocking your own potential and perseverance.”
