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Floor I Raise

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Floor I Raise

The floor I Raise helps to increase the range of movement in different parts of the body. It strengthens the upper back, shoulders, and traps.

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Instructions

  1. Lie face down on the floor, extend your arms straight out to your sides and point your thumbs up. Your body should form a straight line.
  2. By keeping your core tight and your arms straight, lift your arms off the floor. Pause and then slowly return to the starting position.

Tips

  • Don't overexert your lower back to help raise your arms.
  • Make sure you do this movement slowly, so you don't use momentum.
  • Keep your thumbs up throughout the movement.

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Floor Y Raise

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Floor Y Raise targets your shoulders and chest and strengthens and tones your upper body. This exercise helps to improve posture, sculpts the shoulders, and lifts the breasts.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024