Superman Push-up

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Learn how to do the Superman Push-up with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Pectorals, with secondary emphasis on Core, Shoulders.

Superman Push-up exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Superman Push-up

Follow these steps to perform the Superman Push-up with correct form:

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

Superman Push-up Muscles Worked

Primary

pectorals

Secondary

coreshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
chest
Category
Extended

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