Dwight Howard's "Superman" Workout

The megawatt smile, infectious personality and breathtaking physical ability have always been staples for Dwight Howard, on and off the basketball court. It's never been a matter of if he'd blossom into a bona fide NBA superstar, only a question of when.

After upsetting "king" (Lebron) James and his Cleveland Cavaliers to help his Orlando Magic reach the finals, Dwight Howard is on the verge of truly reaching Superman status. His time is now.

Listen as Howard explains why he focuses on the smaller muscles of his body instead of the larger ones:

Watch Howard and his strength coach explain the pyramid bench press technique:

Howard has strong lower-back muscles which help him explode to the ball. They're central to every facet of his game. Dwight includes back extensions or single-leg deadlifts in every workout. Do three sets of 15 reps of either move two or three times a week.

See Superman take flight:

Catch Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic in tonight's NBA Finals at 8:30pm on ABC.