For men / Beginner / Back

Upper Back Activation

Prone pulls, Y-lifts and planks to wake up your upper back.

Overhead ClapsExercise demonstration

Technique cues

  1. Stand tall with your arms extended sideways at shoulder height.
  2. Raise both arms to clap overhead, return them to the sides, and repeat.

12 movements

6 min active / ~9 min with rests

  1. Technique for Overhead Claps
  2. Technique for Dynamic Side Bends
  3. Technique for Frog Deadlift
  4. Technique for Plank Reach-Through
  5. Technique for Forearm Plank
  6. Technique for Lying Pull-Backs
  7. Technique for Prone Y-Lift
  8. Technique for Alternating Superman
  9. Technique for Dead Bug
  10. Technique for Windshield Wipers
  11. Technique for Seated Lower-Back Stretch — Left
  12. Technique for Seated Lower-Back Stretch — Right

Includes the full published exercise order. Session estimate uses 30s work and 15s rest between movements; your pace may vary.

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