Exercises / Upper Back and Chest
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
- Lie face down with your arms overhead in a Y, then lift them a little off the floor.
- Arms in a Y, neck long.
- 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.