Prone Y-Raise - shoulder end range strengthening exercise
Exercise Overview
Prone Y-raise is a shoulder strengthening exercise performed with the arms elevated overhead in a Y position. It is commonly prescribed to improve end-range shoulder strength, lower trapezius activation, and scapular control during overhead movement.
Muscles Involved
Lower trapeziusMiddle trapeziusSerratus anteriorPosterior deltoidSupraspinatusInfraspinatus
Related Conditions
Shoulder impingement syndromeRotator cuff tendinopathyScapular dyskinesisOverhead shoulder weaknessPostural shoulder instabilityShoulder rehabilitation after injury