PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Prone Superman (Modified)

Lower Back
Intermediate
Mat
3 sets of 10 reps
Reviewed by Dr. Jahirul (J) Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Lie face down with arms overhead.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Lie face down with arms overhead.
  2. 2
    Lift the right arm and left leg slightly off the floor.
  3. 3
    Hold 2 seconds. Lower. Switch sides.
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Do
  • Keep the neck long
Don't
  • Do not overextend the low back
Clinically used for
Lower Back PainPostural Correction

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