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Superman
Bodyweight · Isolation · Isolation
Erector Spinae Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Erector Spinae
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Isolation (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 10-12 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 90 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Lie face down on the floor with arms extended forward and legs straight
- Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs a few inches off the floor
- Hold this position briefly, squeezing your glutes and lower back
- Slowly lower your body back to the starting position
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Superman. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Lever Back Extension | Machine swap | Machine |
| 45 Degrees Back Extension Scapular Adduction | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Alternating Superman | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Back Extension on Exercise Ball | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Superman W to Y | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
| Weighted Hyperextension | Same movement pattern | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.