Y Raise Lift Off

Y RAISE LIFT OFF

The y raise lift off exercise is an end range strengthening exercise for the scapular posterior tilters. Start by placing a chair or bench in front of your and go into a quadruped position on a padded surface. Place one hand on the bench in front of you. Lift the hand up and off of the bench maximally and hold this position for up to 5 seconds. Be sure to keep the torso still to isolate this movement to the shoulder and scapula. Lower the hand to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

• lower trapezius

• serratus anterior

Related conditions:

• shoulder impingement

• secondary rotator cuff tendinitis

• upper cross syndrome

• frozen shoulder

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