The @trxtraining Superman is a high level core exercise as long as you avoid common mistakes. One common mistake is letting the arms cheat to beyond a wide Y position towards a T position. This is will put unwanted stress on the shoulder joint and surrounding structures. The key here is to bring the arms up into a tight Y position - just outside shoulder-width. Keep the core engaged and avoid any arch or hanging on the low back. Shoot for 2-4 sets of 3 repetitions each with a 5-15 second hold. You can work up to the holds by doing repetitions without holds.
Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS spent 6 seasons as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and is the founder of TD Athletes Edge. He is nationally renowned for his evidence-based and scientific approach to fitness, training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
For training and nutrition advice, follow us on:
• Instagram http://instagram.com/tdathletesedge
• Twitter http://twitter.com/tdathletesedge
• Facebook http://www.facebook.com/tdathletesedge
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/tdifranc1
• Podcast http://www.tdathletesedge.com/podcast
• Website http://www.tdathletesedge.com