In today’s stressful and often sedentary world, it is more important than ever to stay active and take care of our bodies.
Regular physical activity is not only good for your physical health, but also for your mental well-being.
Studies show that exercise reduces the risk of many chronic diseases and increases life expectancy.
With our weekly self-help videos, we would like to introduce you to simple but effective exercises that you can integrate into your everyday life.
This week we present the “Superman with Leglift” exercise, a great way to strengthen your back muscles and improve your posture.
The “Superman exercise with leg lift” exercise is ideal for improving the endurance and strength of your extensor muscles.
This exercise supports posture and body control by specifically training the back muscles.
It is easy to perform and requires no special equipment.
Watch our video and follow the instructions to perform the exercise correctly and safely.
Superman with Leglift: strengthening your back muscles for better posture
Notes on the exercises
Starting position: Lie flat on your stomach.
Stretch your arms forwards and your legs backwards.
Look downwards to relax your neck.
Movement: Lift your arms, upper body and legs off the floor at the same time.
Make sure that the movement is controlled and performed without momentum.
Hold: Lift your heels towards the ceiling and your upper body slightly upwards.
Hold this position for a few seconds.
Repetitions: Beginners start with 4-5 repetitions without holding.
Gradually increase by holding the position for 5 seconds or longer.
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