How to Do a Triathlon Exercise for Shoulder Muscles

Triathlon training requires paying special attention to your shoulders. The "YTWL" exercise is one of the most beneficial shoulder exercises for triathletes, and once you get the hang of it, it’s also one of the easiest. This exercise is often performed while holding light weights, but weights are not necessary to reap the rewards.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Bench or stability ball
• Weights (optional)

How to Do Triathlon Exercises for Shoulder Muscles

1. Lie on your stomach on a bench. Another option is to lie on your stomach on a stability ball, with your feet touching the ground for balance.

2. Hold your arms out above your head, as if they are the upper “arms” in the letter “Y.” Your palms should be facing each other.

3. Next, form a “T" with your body by moving your arms outward from your sides. Your arms should be perpendicular to your body.

4. Bring your elbows in to your side and position your upper arms so that they are pointing outward into a “W.”

5. Keep your elbows at your side and move your upper arms into an “L” by lowering your upper arms so that they are pointing away from your sides.

6. Repeat.

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