Weighted Floor Y Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Weighted Floor Y Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Floor Y Raise with proper form and technique.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with your chest and hips pressed against the ground.
- 2
Hold a light dumbbell in each hand, extending your arms straight forward with palms facing each other, resting them on the floor.
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Keeping your arms straight, slowly raise them off the floor and out to the sides, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
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Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement, ensuring your head remains in a neutral position.
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Gently lower your arms back to the starting position on the floor, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
