15 Worthless Exercises You Are Probably Doing

12. Superman back hyperextension is one of the exercises that is often recommended for the back. Basically, this exercise is consisted of lying on the floor with your arms and legs straight, and slightly arching your back and tightening your hip muscles to lift your hands and feet. The problem is, hyperextension strains your back and puts stress on your spine. There are much better exercises for your back and glutes, like deadlifts, for example.