Y-Hurdle Raises

ShoulderMobilityShoulder MobilityThoracic Mobility
Written By David Song

Y-HURDLE RAISES

This exercise targets the lower trapezius muscle in an overhead motion to improve posterior tilting of the scapula and flexion of the shoulder. This exercise aims to recruit your other scapular muscles to assist the shoulder out of impinged positions. When completing this exercise be sure to keep the chest flush with the floor to isolate overhead shoulder motions away from the thoracic spine - the goal is to improve shoulder range of motion and function.

Muscles Involved:

  • Lower Trapezius

  • Serratus Anterior

  • Deltoids

  • Rotator Cuff

Related Conditions:

  • Winged Scapula / Scapular Dyskinesia

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Upper Cross Syndrome

  • Cervicothoracic Junction Irritation

  • Chronic Neck Pain

  • Upper Trapezius Myalgia

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