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How to do a ytw raises

Upper bodyBodyweightBeginner

Lying face down, raise your arms into a Y, then a T, then a W — a brilliant fix for posture and the small muscles around your upper back.

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How to do it

  1. 1Lie face down, lift your chest slightly
  2. 2Raise your arms into a Y, lower, then a T, then a W
  3. 3Squeeze your shoulder blades on each, thumbs up

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