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💪 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

  1. Lie face down on a mat
  2. Y: Arms overhead in a Y, thumbs up, lift
  3. T: Arms straight out to sides, thumbs up, lift
  4. W: Elbows bent 90° at sides like a W, lift
  5. 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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