Closed Chain Y-Raises - Shoulder Rehab

Exercise Overview

Closed Chain Y-Raises are a shoulder rehabilitation exercise that promotes overhead arm motion while improving scapular control and shoulder stability. They are commonly used to retrain coordinated movement of the shoulder complex with reduced joint stress in a supported position.

Muscles Involved

Lower trapeziusMiddle trapeziusSerratus anteriorRotator cuffDeltoid

Related Conditions

Shoulder impingement syndromeRotator cuff tendinopathyScapular dyskinesisShoulder instabilityPost-operative shoulder rehabilitation

Equipment Needed

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