💪 Y-T-W Raises
Lying face down, lift arms in Y, T, and W shapes to strengthen the entire scapular region.
ShoulderIntermediateMat3 × 10
How to do the Y-T-W Raises
- Lie face down on a mat
- Y: Arms overhead in a Y, thumbs up, lift
- T: Arms straight out to sides, thumbs up, lift
- W: Elbows bent 90° at sides like a W, lift
- Hold each lift 2 seconds
Form tips
- Don't strain your neck
- Light range — quality over quantity
Muscles worked
Lower trapezius, Rhomboids, Posterior delt
When to be cautious
- Acute shoulder pain
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