Lying Prone W demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie down prone on the floor with your arms in the shape of a ‘W’
  • 2Keeping your forehead on the ground, lift your chest and arms off the ground
  • 3Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you lift
  • 4Hold for a second, then slowly lower your body back down
  • 5Repeat this for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your neck neutral, don't lift or tuck in your chin
  • Keep your movements slow and controlled, focusing on the muscle engagement
  • Try not to use momentum to lift your body off the floor
  • Ensure to keep your arms and chest lifted off the floor at the same level to avoid strain.

Lying Prone W Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs