IYTWs

Category: Strength

Level: 1

3-6 reps/letter

  • Begin bent at the waist with a slight bend in the knee
  • Draw shoulder blades down and back as if being pulled into the opposite back pocket
  • Arms will then slowly raise in alternating patterns:
    • Straight ahead (I) 
    • Out at a 45 degree angle (Y) 
    • Out at a 90 degree angle (T)
    • Out with a 90 degree bend at the elbow (W)
  • Keep thumbs pointed towards the sky on all movements
  • Squeeze for a 1 second pinch at the end of each rep
  • Rounded shoulders
    • Cue "Pinch shoulders back"
  • Elbows bent during the I, Y, and T phases
    • Cue "Long reach"
  • Chin tucking forward as arms move up
    • Cue "Long, strong neck"
  • Develops shoulder strength and stability
  • Emphasizes proper spine alignment and posture
  • Shoulder mobility