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Lying Y raise

Lie face down with your arms overhead in a Y, then lift them a little off the floor.

Default10 reps
LevelBeginner
EquipmentNone
SidesBoth together

Works

upper backshoulders

How to do it

  1. Lie face down with your arms overhead in a Y, then lift them a little off the floor.
  2. Arms in a Y, neck long.
  3. Thumbs point up as you lift. Keep your forehead just above the floor and your neck long.

Harder version: Superman hold

Move within a range that feels comfortable and stop if something feels wrong. Movemint plays this with a 3D guide, a spoken countdown and a rest timer, free and offline.

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