Lying Prone W to Y

Lying Prone W to Y demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your stomach with your arms at a 'W' formation near your sides
  • 2Stretch your arms forward to form a 'Y'
  • 3Squeeze your shoulder blades together whilst moving your hands back to the 'W' position
  • 4Repeat this movement for a set number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your head and chest off the floor during the movement
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of each 'Y' movement
  • Do not forget to breathe in when moving arms from 'W' to 'Y', and breathe out when moving them back to 'W'
  • Maintain a controlled and slow pace for the exercises to prevent injury

Lying Prone W to Y Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs