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Anna Bartter

The Superman exercise is so simple, yet improves posture and back strength 'like nothing else' - here's how to do it

Woman setting up to do the Superman exercise on yoga mat in home studio, stretching out and wearing workout clothes.

No one is immune to a little back pain now and again, so luckily, there's the aptly-named Superman exercise. It's a simple, accessible move that improves spine flexion, eases stiffness, and improves functional fitness.

A quick search of the term ‘posture correction exercises’ will garner you a plethora of moves that purport to strengthen the back, shoulders and spine while working the all-important core muscles. I bet it wouldn't take long to spot the Superman exercise among them, right alongside the plank and shoulder taps.

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