Shoulders shrug at the pull
Upper traps dominate; lower traps and serratus miss the load.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
TRX Y Fly
Coaching cues
- Face the anchor; lean back; arms form a Y shape reaching overhead
- Pull the body up by driving the arms from the Y into the sides
- Scapulae depress and retract throughout
- Lean more for more difficulty; adjust the angle to regress
Common faults 2
Elbows bend during the Y pull
Becomes a bicep curl rather than a shoulder elevation pattern.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗