Exercise technique

superman push-up

The superman push-up is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the pectorals while also engaging the core and shoulders. It involves alternating the extension of opposite arms and legs during the push-up, requiring significant balance, strength, and coordination.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.
  2. Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  3. As you lower your body, simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the ground, extending them straight out.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then lower your arm and leg back down while pushing yourself back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the movement, this time lifting your left arm and right leg.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Core, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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