Prone Bench Y-Raise

Exercise Overview

PRONE Y-RAISE This is a scapula posterior tilting strengthening exercise. Lie down on your stomach while on a bench and holding two light weights. Keep your chest on the bench during this exercise. Raise your arms overhead at roughly 130 degrees. The focus shoulder be on tilting the scapula rather than raising the arms.

Muscles Involved

Lower Trapezius

Related Conditions

Dynamic Shoulder InstabilityShoulder Impingement / Subacromial ImpingementUpper Cross SyndromePosture (Hunched Shoulders)

Equipment Needed

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