Lower Back · Bodyweight

Superman with Scaption

Superman plus a Y reach to fire the back and shoulders.

Superman with Scaption exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie face down with arms reaching out in a Y shape.
  2. Lift your chest, arms, and legs off the floor at once.
  3. Squeeze your shoulder blades as you raise the arms.
  4. Lower everything slowly and reset.

The one cue that matters

Keep your thumbs pointing up and lift the arms toward a Y. That's where the upper back works.

Muscles worked

The Superman with Scaption 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 Superman with Scaption work?

The Superman with Scaption primarily works the Lower Back.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Superman with Scaption?

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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