Dumbbell Superman
The superman with a light dumbbell held in both hands overhead; the weight at the end of the long arms makes lifting the chest and the arms harder.
How to do it
Setup
Face down, a light dumbbell held in both hands overhead, arms straight, legs long.
Steps
- Raise the bell, the chest and both legs at the same time.
- Pause at the top with the glutes tight.
- Lower everything slowly, the bell touching down last.
Common mistakes
Taking a heavy dumbbell: at the end of long arms a light one is enough. Bending the elbows to lift the bell: the arms stay straight overhead. Jerking up: lift smoothly and pause.
Breathing
Exhale on the lift, inhale lowering.
