Bent Over Y Raise - Lower Trapezius Exercise and Shoulder Day Workout

Exercise Overview

The bent over Y raise is a shoulder strengthening exercise that emphasizes the lower trapezius and scapular stabilizers. It is commonly used in rehabilitation and training programs to improve posture, shoulder blade control, and overhead arm function.

Muscles Involved

Lower trapeziusMiddle trapeziusPosterior deltoidSerratus anteriorRotator cuff

Related Conditions

Shoulder impingement syndromeScapular dyskinesisRotator cuff tendinopathyPostural shoulder dysfunctionOverhead shoulder weakness

Equipment Needed

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