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Superman

Teaching points

  • Lay on your front with the legs straight and arms extended above your head
  • Lift one arm and the opposite leg (i.e. right arm, left leg) a few inches off the floor
  • Hold for 5 seconds and slowly lower back to the floor
  • Swap arm and leg being lifted

Superman

Variations & progressions

  • Position yourself on your hands and knees
  • Lift one hand and the opposite leg off the floor until they are level with the back as shown in the second picture
  • Hold for 5 seconds and slowly lower back to the floor
  • Keep the back still throughout
  • A further progression is to perform this exercise on the hands and feet

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