Incline Kettlebell Y Raise
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Traps · Lower
- Medium load
- Delts · Rear
- Low load
- Rotator cuff
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Lie chest-down on an incline bench with a very light kettlebell in each hand. With thumbs angled upward and elbows softly bent, raise your arms into a Y, then lower slowly without lifting your chest from the bench.
Form cues
- Use very light kettlebells.
- Raise your arms in a Y without shrugging.
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.