Prone W’s

• Make sure your upper traps are relaxed by keeping the neck long and not shrugging your shoulders upward

• You should feel the muscle work more in the mid-traps during this exercise

• If you feel your lower back muscles activating too much, lie with a pillow under your belly so that your lower back is more supported

• This exercise may also be performed at an incline while lying on your stomach over a yoga ball. Perform the version as instructed by your physical therapist during your last treatment session.