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Prone I-LiftExercise demonstration

For men

Prone I-Lift

BackArmsDifficulty 2/5Prone

How to do it

  1. Lie on your stomach with both arms extended straight overhead to form an I shape.
  2. Engage your back to lift your arms and upper chest slightly, then lower with control.

What to feel

Your upper back and shoulders lifting your arms, with your neck staying long.

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