1. Lie face down on a mat with your arms stretched above your head (like superman and if you are just beginning, try placing your hands behind your head).
2. Raise your right arm and left leg about 5-6 inches off the ground (or as far as you comfortably can).
3. Next, hold for about 3 seconds and relax – repeat with the opposite arm and leg.
If you desire greater difficulty you can do the Superman with a twist. To perform it this way, at the top of the raise, twist to one side, return to the center and twist to the other side. Lower your torso to the ground to complete one rep. Hold a two- to five-pound weight for even greater difficulty.