How to do it
Maintain a 45-degree angle between your arms and torso throughout each rep.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with arms extended overhead in a 'Y' position, thumbs pointing up.
- 2
Gently lift your arms off the ground, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 3
Hold the position briefly at the top.
- 4
Lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your neck neutral and avoid shrugging your shoulders to maintain proper form and target the traps effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pointing thumbs downward instead of up
- ✕Lifting the torso off the floor
- ✕Swinging the arms upward with momentum