Around the World Superman
Description
The around the world superman is a posterior chain builder that pairs the superman hold with circular arm movement. The mover lies face down, lifts the arms and legs, and sweeps the arms in a circle. It is a strong upper back and back extension move.
Equipment Required
Around the World Superman Instructions
- Lie face down on the floor.
- Extend the arms straight overhead and the legs straight back.
- Brace your core and lift the chest and legs off the floor.
- Hold the superman position.
- Sweep the arms out to the sides while keeping them off the floor.
- Continue the sweep until the hands touch at the lower back.
- Reverse the path back overhead.
- Continue circling the arms.
Around the World Superman Form & Visual

Around the World Superman Benefits
- Builds the upper back
- Trains the posterior chain
- Strong superman variation
- Useful for back health
- Builds the glutes
Around the World Superman Muscles Worked
- Erector spinae
- Posterior deltoid
- Gluteus maximus
- Trapezius
Around the World Superman Variations & Alternatives
- Superman
- YTW Raises
- Bird Dog
- Cobra Pose





