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Incline Dumbbell Y Raise

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Muscles worked

High load
Traps · Lower
Medium load
Delts · Front and Rotator cuff

Primary muscles

How to do it

Lie chest-down on an incline bench with a light dumbbell in each hand. With thumbs pointing up and elbows nearly straight, raise your arms into a wide Y without shrugging. Lower slowly.

Form cues

  • Reach into a wide Y.
  • Keep the shoulders away from the ears.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper back

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.