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superman push-up

superman push-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Start in a high plank position with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your feet together.

Step 2

Engage your core and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your sides.

Step 3

As you lower your body, simultaneously lift your right arm and left leg off the ground, extending them straight out.

Step 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.

Step 5

Repeat the movement, this time lifting your left arm and right leg.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

coreshoulders

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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