Lalanne pushup (Superman pushup, Extreme pushup)

Muscles

• Rectus abdominis
• External oblique
• Internal oblique
• Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
• Pectoralis major (sternal head)
• Latissimus dorsi
• Teres major
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)

Technique

1. From a Plank position, walk your hands far forward, past your head.
2. Bend the arms until your forearms barely touch the ground and push back up.

Form tips

1. Keep your Abs tight and a posterior Pelvic tilt ; do not let your back arch.
2. If this is too hard, open the legs wide to shorten the lever ( Straddle lalanne pushup ).

Similar Exercises

• Short Lalanne pushup
• Long plank
• Forearms long plank
• Advanced tuck candle flag
• Pike candle flag

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)