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Superman: how to do it

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Lie face down, eyes down

  1. Starting position

    Lie face down with straight legs, your arms extended forward and your eyes toward the floor.

  2. The movement

    Lift your arms, chest and legs off the floor, pause briefly and lower them with control.

Most common mistake

Don't throw your head back or overarch your back, keep looking down and lift only as high as you can control.

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