How to Do Superman Pulls Resistance Band

Superman Pulls Resistance Band is a back exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Superman Pulls Resistance Band

  1. 01Lie face down on the floor holding a resistance band with hands wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Lift the chest and thighs off the floor simultaneously by contracting the glutes and erectors.
  3. 03Pull the band toward the upper chest by driving the elbows down and back, stretching the band apart.
  4. 04Inhale as you extend the arms back overhead while keeping the torso elevated.
  5. 05Lower the limbs back to the start position to complete the rep before resetting for the next.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Superman Pulls Resistance Band

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the lower back pinches during the lift, squeeze the glutes harder to stabilize the pelvis and limit lumbar hyperextension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Superman Pulls Resistance Band questions

What muscles does Superman Pulls Resistance Band work?

Superman Pulls Resistance Band is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Superman Pulls Resistance Band correctly?

Lie face down on the floor holding a resistance band with hands wider than shoulder-width. Lift the chest and thighs off the floor simultaneously by contracting the glutes and erectors. Pull the band toward the upper chest by driving the elbows down and back, stretching the band apart. Inhale as you extend the arms back overhead while keeping the torso elevated. Lower the limbs back to the start position to complete the rep before resetting for the next.

What is the A90 coach tip for Superman Pulls Resistance Band?

If the lower back pinches during the lift, squeeze the glutes harder to stabilize the pelvis and limit lumbar hyperextension.

Is Superman Pulls Resistance Band suitable for beginners?

Superman Pulls Resistance Band is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Superman Pulls Resistance Band?

Superman Pulls Resistance Band uses resistance band.

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