Superman Push Up
Description
This exercise involves performing a push up while simultaneously lifting one arm and the opposite leg off the ground, resembling the flying position of Superman. It targets the core, chest, and back muscles.
Equipment Required
Superman Push Up Instructions
- Start in a plank position with your hands shoulder-width apart and your feet hip-width apart.
- Lower your body down towards the ground, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- As you push back up, lift one arm and the opposite leg off the ground, keeping them straight.
- Return to the plank position and repeat on the other side.
- Continue alternating sides with each push up.
Superman Push Up Form & Visual
Superman Push Up Benefits
- Strengthens the chest, shoulders, triceps, and core muscles
- Improves upper body explosiveness and power
- Increases overall body stability and balance
- Challenges the body in a unique and fun way
- Can be modified to fit different fitness levels and abilities
Superman Push Up Muscles Worked
- Chest muscles
- Shoulder muscles
- Triceps muscles
- Core muscles
- Lower back muscles
Superman Push Up Variations & Alternatives
- Spiderman Push up
- One-Arm Push up
- Clapping Push up
- Diamond Push up
- Wide Push up
- T Push up
- Staggered Push up
- Decline Push up
- Incline Push up
- Explosive Push up
