Floor Y Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Floor Y Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Floor Y Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your arms extended straight overhead, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
- 2
Keep your thumbs pointing towards the ceiling and your head in a neutral position, looking at the floor.
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Engage your upper back and shoulders to lift your arms and upper chest a few inches off the floor.
- 4
Hold this position briefly, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 5
Slowly lower your arms and chest back down to the starting position on the floor.
Secondary Muscles
While Floor Y 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 Y Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Floor Y 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.
