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Prone W Raise
Lie face down with arms in W shape and lift. Great for rotator cuff and lower traps.
Stop if
Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.
This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.
- Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
- Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.
Equipment needed
- Works at home
- Works at the gym
none
Home Options
- bodyweight
No equipment? Try: Incline bench
Dosage
2
Sets
12
Reps / Time
30 sec
Rest
2 up / 2 hold / 2 down
Tempo
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up
- Lie face down on floor or mat
- Position arms in W shape with elbows bent
- Hands near head level, thumbs up
- Rest forehead on floor
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Step 1 of 5
Squeeze shoulder blades together
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Step 2 of 5
Lift arms up while keeping W shape
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Step 3 of 5
Rotate hands slightly outward at top
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Step 4 of 5
Hold for 2 seconds
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Step 5 of 5
Lower slowly with control
Breathing
- Breathe out as you lift
- Breathe in as you lower
Form Cues
- Keep elbows bent throughout
- Rotate thumbs back at top
- Feel squeeze between shoulder blades
- Don't arch low back
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Straightening elbows
- Lifting head
- Not rotating at top
- Using momentum
Safety Information
Keep neck relaxed. Great for rotator cuff health.
Progressions
Add light weights (1-2 pounds)
Regressions
Don't lift as high or skip the rotation
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