Swiss Ball Y Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Swiss Ball Y Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Swiss Ball Y Raise with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on a Swiss ball, positioning it under your hips and abdomen.
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Extend your legs straight back with your toes on the floor for balance, keeping your body in a straight line from head to heels.
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Let your arms hang straight down towards the floor, palms facing each other, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
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Keeping your arms mostly straight with a slight bend in the elbows, slowly raise them upwards and outwards.
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Continue raising your arms until they are roughly in line with your ears, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
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Briefly hold the top position, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Swiss Ball 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
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Swiss Ball 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.
