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Off Bench Water Bottle Single Arm Superman

Single-arm Superman performed off the edge of a bench that challenges posterior-chain strength and balance.

BackIntermediateStrengthExtension

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: lower back & glutes. Secondary: shoulders, core
Muscle groupBack
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Extension
Sets & reps4 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~24 kcal

How to do it

  1. Lie face-down with the torso off the edge of a bench, holding a water bottle in one hand.
  2. Lift the working arm and opposite leg into a Superman position.
  3. Squeeze the lower back and glutes at the top.
  4. Lower with control.
  5. Complete 4 sets of 10-12 reps each side.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Single-arm Superman performed off the edge of a bench that challenges posterior-chain strength and balance.

Common mistakes

Avoid rotating the torso or hyperextending the neck.

Make it harder

Use a heavier bottle or hold the top longer.

Make it easier

Perform on the floor or without the bottle.

Breathing

Exhale as you lift, inhale as you lower.

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