Shoulder Exercises – Supine Theraband Shoulder Y’s

The Supine Theraband Shoulder Y’s exercise is great to increase engagement of the rotator cuff muscles with overhead movements.

Starting Position

Finishing Position

The Setup:

• Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground
• Hold onto the exercise band at each end with both hands

The Movement:

• Position your arms over your shoulders and thumbs pointing towards the top of your head, and ensure your elbows are fully straightened
• Pull the band apart by moving your hands away from each other until a moderate amount of resistance is felt in the band
• Keeping this tension on the band, raise both arms up overhead until your thumbs touch the floor or as far as you are able / can comfortably go
• Pause for a second, then return your arms to the start position