Lying Prone W
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Lying Prone W exercise primarily engages the shoulder and upper back muscles, focusing on improving posture and strengthening the scapular stabilizers. It is performed lying face down while bringing the arms into a 'W' position, activating the muscles through controlled movement.
How to do it
- Lie face down on a mat with arms extended above the head.
- Bring elbows down toward your sides, creating a 'W' shape with your arms.
- Squeeze shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Rhomboids Trapezius Middle Fibers
Secondary Deltoid Posterior Trapezius Lower Fibers
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