Superman hold

How to do the Superman hold: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Back, Glutes, Core), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Superman hold: start and finish positions
Superman hold: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie face down, arms long.

  2. 2

    Lift the chest and legs a little off the floor.

  3. 3

    Pause, then lower without dropping the head.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–12.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Superman hold?

The Superman hold uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Superman hold work?

The Superman hold works: Back, Glutes, Core.

How many sets and reps for the Superman hold?

In Setline sessions the Superman hold is programmed as 3 sets of 8–12.

Which Setline styles include the Superman hold?

The Superman hold appears in: Bodyweight, Chair Yoga, Yoga & Stretch.

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Superman hold — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline