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Y-Raises

Strength Stability Upper body

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Lie face down or hinge slightly forward, reach arms into a Y shape with thumbs up, then lift a few inches by squeezing your upper back.

Option. Start with no weight. Add very light dumbbells only when the bodyweight version feels smooth and easy.

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  1. 1

    Lie face down or hinge forward with a flat back.

  2. 2

    Reach your arms overhead into a Y shape with thumbs pointing up.

  3. 3

    Keep your neck neutral and shoulders away from your ears.

  4. 4

    Lift your arms a few inches by squeezing your upper back.

  5. 5

    Pause briefly at the top.

  6. 6

    Lower slowly with control and steady breathing.

Y-Raises

  • Wakes up lower traps and the upper-back posture crew
  • Balances out desk, phone and gaming time
  • Small range, big neon posture payoff

Y-Raises

Upper body

Move type

Strength Stability

Targets

Back Shoulders Posture

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