How to do a superman pulses

CoreBodyweightBeginner

The superman hold with small pulses — lift your arms and legs and pulse for the muscles down your back.

How to do it

1Lie face down, arms reaching forward
2Lift your arms, chest and legs
3Pulse up in a small range, keeping your neck relaxed

Common mistakes

×Cranking your neck to look up
×Pulsing so big you strain the lower back

Muscles worked

Back Glutes

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