PROPHYSIOTHERAPY
Physio-Approved Exercise

How to do Prone Y-T-W

Shoulders
Intermediate
Mat
2 sets of 8 reps each shape (Y, T, W)
Reviewed by Dr. J Mazumdar, BPT · 11 July 2026

Lie face down with arms extended overhead in a "Y".

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Lie face down with arms extended overhead in a "Y".
  2. 2
    Lift the arms slightly off the floor, thumbs up. Hold 3 seconds.
  3. 3
    Move arms to a "T" position and lift. Hold 3 seconds.
  4. 4
    Bend elbows into a "W" and squeeze. Hold 3 seconds.
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Do
  • Squeeze shoulder blades
Don't
  • Do not lift the chest too high
Clinically used for
Postural DysfunctionRotator Cuff InjuryPostural Correction

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