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How to do a Prone W Raise

Works your upper back, shoulders. Gently draw your shoulder blades together; keep your chest down.

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How to do it

  1. Lie face down, forehead resting on a folded towel, elbows bent into a W.
  2. Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together and lift your hands and elbows slightly.
  3. Keep your neck relaxed, pause briefly, then lower with control.

Common mistakes

  • Lifting your chest or arching your lower back
  • Shrugging toward your ears
  • Forcing the shoulder movement

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General guidance, not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury or a health condition, check with your GP before starting.

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