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Water Bottle Single Arm Upper Lower Superman

Alternating upper-and-lower Superman pattern with a water bottle that improves contralateral posterior-chain coordination.

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 holding a water bottle in one hand.
  2. Simultaneously lift the working arm and the opposite leg (upper-lower pattern).
  3. Squeeze the posterior chain at the top.
  4. Lower with control and switch sides as programmed.
  5. Complete 4 sets of 10-12 reps each side.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Alternating upper-and-lower Superman pattern with a water bottle that improves contralateral posterior-chain coordination.

Common mistakes

Avoid rushing the movement or losing core tension.

Make it harder

Use a heavier bottle or slow the tempo.

Make it easier

Perform without the bottle or reduce the range.

Breathing

Exhale as you lift, inhale as you lower.

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