Prone Y-LiftExercise demonstration

For men

Prone Y-Lift

BackArmsDifficulty 2/5Prone

How to do it

  1. Lie on your stomach with your arms reaching diagonally forward to form a Y shape.
  2. Draw your shoulder blades together and lift your arms and chest slightly, then lower slowly.

What to feel

Your shoulder blades squeezing together and your upper back working to lift your arms.

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