Band Y Raise
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Band Y raises strengthen your upper back and shoulder stability. The band resistance works your upper traps, rhomboids, and rotator cuff all at once.
How to Band Y Raise
Starting Position
1. Step on the center of the band with your foot and hold both ends with your hands.
2. Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.
3. Extend your arms forward to form a Y shape.
Proper Form
1. Raise both arms upward and outward with your elbows slightly bent.
2. Lift until the band is taut, focusing on contracting your upper back.
3. Be careful not to let your shoulders rise excessively towards your ears.
4. Slowly return to the starting position while resisting the band.
Breathing Technique
Exhale when you raise your arms, and inhale when you lower them.
Precautions
1. Choose a band intensity that is manageable.
2. Engage your core to prevent excessive arching of the lower back.
3. If you feel pain, reduce the range or lower the intensity.
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