ShouldersBodyweightBeginner
Prone Y Raise
Learn how to perform Prone Y Raise, a Shoulders exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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STEP 1
Setup
Lie chest down on an incline bench with empty hands and let both arms hang.
STEP 2
Start phase
Raise your arms diagonally forward to form a Y with your body.
STEP 3
End phase
Stop at a comfortable shoulder range and lower your arms slowly.
STEP 4
Target muscles
This movement primarily works your trapezius. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.
STEP 5
Common mistakes
Avoid shrugging or swinging your torso to throw the load upward.
STEP 6
Breathing
Exhale as you raise your arms and inhale as you lower.
STEP 7
Coach tip
Avoid shrugging toward your ears and use a comfortable thumbs-up arm position.
