Player Academy /Physical

Prone Y-Raises

Why This Exercise

The Y-Raise targets your lower traps and rear deltoids, pulling your shoulders back into a healthy position. This prevents impingement, improves your arm-drive mechanics during sprints, and bulletproofs your shoulders for hard tackles and falls on the pitch.

Coaching Cues
  • Keep your chin tucked and your forehead hovering just above the floor.
  • Lie flat on your stomach with your arms extended at a 45-degree angle above your head, forming a 'Y' shape.
  • Point your thumbs to the ceiling.
  • Lift your arms simply by squeezing your shoulder blades together and down.
  • Do not shrug your neck.
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