The Superman

Tum

A quick and easy exercise suitable for beginners; that can be made more difficult for progression if required.

Workout focus:

 Bum, Tum & Core

Type of activity:

 Strength

Benefits:

 Core stability and posture improvement

Time needed:

 5-10 minutes

Intensity level:

Easy

Instructions:

Starting on your hands and knees, straighten and extend your right arm and your left leg out so that they are parallel with the floor.

Hold this position for a second and then go back to the start position. Then do the same with the other arm and leg.

Repeat this 10 - 15 times and, if possible, try to do it three times daily.

How to make it more difficult:

Instead of a second, hold the position for 5 seconds.

You could also progress your workout by starting the position on your hands and tiptoes instead of your knees.
 

 

Supplied by:
Lewis Sanders
Community Sports Coach
Cornwall Sports Partnership

www.cornwallsportspartnership.co.uk

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