Twist Superman vs Prone W Raise

Which one fits your Back workout plan?

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Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions vs 518. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Twist Superman and Prone W Raise and pick the one that fits your Back workout.

Twist Superman vs Prone W Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions compared to 518 for Prone W Raise.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Twist Superman and Prone W Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Twist Superman and Prone W Raise Differ

What differsTwist SupermanProne W Raise
Difficulty2 of 52 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users1,688 sessions518 sessions

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How to Do Twist Superman

Twist Superman demo video

Twist Superman Muscles Worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Lift your chest and feet while twisting your body to one side.
  2. 2. Return to the starting position and exercise the same way on the opposite side.

Coach's Tips

  1. Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.

For a full Twist Superman guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Twist Superman exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Twist Superman?Exercise Guide

How to Do Prone W Raise

Prone W Raise demo video

Prone W Raise Muscles Worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Fold your shoulder blades and lift your arms.
  2. 2. Slowly lower your arms and return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Be careful not to let the back of your neck or the tops of your shoulders rise up.
  2. 2. Keep your shoulders away from your ears and exercise with the feeling of pulling your shoulder blades downward to use your back muscles more precisely.

For a full Prone W Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Prone W Raise exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Prone W Raise?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Back, Twist Superman or Prone W Raise?

Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions against 518 for Prone W Raise. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Twist Superman and Prone W Raise need?

Twist Superman needs bodyweight only, and Prone W Raise needs bodyweight only.

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