Floor T Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Floor T Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Floor T Raise with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on the floor with your chest and hips in contact with the ground.
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Extend your arms straight out to your sides, forming a 'T' shape, with your palms facing down.
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Engage your core and glutes to stabilize your body.
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Keeping your arms straight and your thumbs pointing towards the ceiling, slowly lift your arms off the floor by squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Hold this position briefly at the top, feeling the contraction in your upper back and shoulders.
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Slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position on the floor with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Floor T Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Floor T Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Floor T Raise, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
