Standing W Raise
Description
This exercise involves standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and raising your arms straight out to the sides, forming a "T" shape with your body. It helps to strengthen the muscles in your shoulders and upper back.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing W Raise Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Slowly raise your arms out to the sides, keeping them straight and parallel to the ground.
- When your arms are at shoulder height, pause for a moment.
- Slowly lower your arms back down to your sides.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Standing W Raise Form & Visual
Standing W Raise Benefits
- Strengthens the shoulders and upper back muscles
- Improves posture and alignment
- Increases shoulder mobility and flexibility
- Can help prevent shoulder injuries
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
Standing W Raise Muscles Worked
- Deltoids
- Trapezius
- Rhomboids
- Rotator cuff muscles
Standing W Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Standing T-raise
- Standing Y-raise
- Standing W-raise with dumbbells
- Standing W-raise with resistance bands
- Standing W-raise with cable machine
