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Superman hold

Lie face down and lift your arms, chest and legs a little off the floor, then hold.

Default20 seconds
LevelIntermediate
EquipmentNone
SidesBoth together

Works

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How to do it

  1. Lie face down and lift your arms, chest and legs a little off the floor, then hold.
  2. Reach long, lift low, look down.
  3. Lift only a little. Reach long through your fingers and toes, and keep breathing.

Easier version: Lying Y raise

Move within a range that feels comfortable and stop if something feels wrong. Movemint plays this with a 3D guide, a spoken countdown and a rest timer, free and offline.

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