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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Floor Y Raise
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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Instructions
- Lie face down on the floor with your shoulders at a diagonal angle, so your hands are in line with your ears. Your body should be in a Y shape with your thumbs up.
- Bending your body, lift your arms off the floor. Try to keep your arms straight at all times. Pause at the top, then slowly return to the starting position.
Tips
- Be sure not to hyperextend your lower back to help lift your arms.
- Be sure to perform this movement slowly to avoid using momentum.
- Keep your thumbs pointing up throughout the movement.
Alternative Exercises
Floor T Raise
Floor T Raise targets and strengthens multiple muscles, including the upper back, traps, and shoulders.
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