Lower Back · Medicine Ball

Medicine Ball Superman

Add a med ball to the Superman for loaded back work.

Medicine Ball Superman exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie face down holding a medicine ball overhead with both hands.
  2. Keep your arms long and your neck neutral.
  3. Lift the ball, your chest, and your legs off the floor together.
  4. Lower slowly under control and reset.

The one cue that matters

Drive the lift from your lower back and glutes, not by yanking the ball with your arms.

Muscles worked

The Medicine Ball Superman isolates the Lower Back — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted lower back volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Medicine Ball Superman work?

The Medicine Ball Superman primarily works the Lower Back.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Medicine Ball Superman?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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