Prone Bench Y-Raise

ShoulderScapulaShoulder Strengthening
Written By David Song

PRONE Y-RAISE

This is a scapula posterior tilting strengthening exercise. Lie down on your stomach while on a bench and holding two light weights. Keep your chest on the bench during this exercise. Raise your arms overhead at roughly 130 degrees. The focus shoulder be on tilting the scapula rather than raising the arms.

Muscles Involved:

  • Lower Trapezius

Related Conditions:

  • Dynamic Shoulder Instability

  • Shoulder Impingement / Subacromial Impingement

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

  • Posture (Hunched Shoulders)

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