Superman From Floor
Superman From floor is an effective exercise that targets your lower back muscles, glutes, hamstrings, and abs. It also strengthens and improves the stabilization of your lumbar and hip extensors.
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Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift
Barbell Straight-Leg Deadlift is a great exercise that affects your posterior chain. By strengthening it, you benefit your posture and lower back strength and your explosive power, jumping, leg press, and incline running capability.
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Instructions
- Stand tall, feet shoulder-width apart and with your knees slightly bent, hold the bar in a double overhand grip so your hands are slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Push your chest forward, keep your back straight and bring your hips back, dropping the bar just below your knees. Pause and then reverse the movement to return back to the starting position.
Tips
- Squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement.
- Shift your weight into your heels to keep your legs straight.
- Pull your stomach in so that your back does not move round throughout the exercise.
Alternative Exercises
Barbell Deadlift
Barbell Deadlift is one of the powerlifting exercises that primarily targets your hamstrings, glutes, back, hips, and core. It is also a great exercise that gives stability and strength to your core.
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