Superman Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Superman Rep Standards

Compare your Superman performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice8
Intermediate28
Advanced53
Elite81

Superman Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Superman strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 14255284
120 lbs< 16265383
130 lbs< 17275382
140 lbs< 19285381
150 lbs< 19285279
160 lbs< 110295278
170 lbs< 110295176
180 lbs< 111295175
190 lbs< 111295073
200 lbs< 111294972
210 lbs< 111284970
220 lbs< 112284869
230 lbs< 112284768
240 lbs< 112284666
250 lbs< 112274665
260 lbs< 112274564
270 lbs< 112274463
280 lbs< 112264362
290 lbs< 112264360
300 lbs< 112264259
310 lbs< 111254158
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 1214777
100 lbs< 14224775
110 lbs< 15234773
120 lbs< 16244672
130 lbs< 17244670
140 lbs< 18244568
150 lbs< 18244466
160 lbs< 18244364
170 lbs< 19244263
180 lbs< 19234161
190 lbs< 19234060
200 lbs< 19234058
210 lbs< 19223957
220 lbs< 19223855
230 lbs< 19213754
240 lbs< 19213652
250 lbs< 19203551
260 lbs< 18203450

Superman Standards by Age

Discover how Superman strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 14204266
20< 18275279
25< 19295482
30< 19295482
35< 19295482
40< 19295482
45< 17265077
50< 15224570
55< 13193963
60< 1< 1153355
65< 1< 1112747
70< 1< 182239
75< 1< 141632
80< 1< 1< 11225
85< 1< 1< 1920
90< 1< 1< 1515
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1163659
20< 15234571
25< 16244774
30< 16244774
35< 16244774
40< 16244774
45< 14214368
50< 12183963
55< 1< 1153456
60< 1< 1112948
65< 1< 182341
70< 1< 151834
75< 1< 1< 11327
80< 1< 1< 1921
85< 1< 1< 1616
90< 1< 1< 1212

Superman Overview

The Superman exercise targets the lower back, glutes, and shoulders by mimicking the flying position of Superman, strengthening the posterior chain and improving posture.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

None

How To Perform the Superman

  1. Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended in front of you and legs straight.
  2. Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs off the ground as high as you comfortably can, engaging your lower back and glutes.
  3. Hold the top position for a few seconds, keeping your neck neutral and gaze towards the floor to avoid neck strain.
  4. Slowly lower your arms, chest, and legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Superman for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Superman

  • Keep your movements controlled to avoid jerking motions.
  • Maintain a neutral neck position to prevent strain.
  • Avoid arching your back excessively; focus on controlled lifts.
  • For beginners, lift only the arms and chest or legs separately to build strength.

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