Dumbbell Incline Y-Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Shoulders
- Secondary Muscles
- Trapezius Upper Fibers, Deltoid Lateral
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Incline Y Raise
How to: Dumbbell Incline Y-Raise
- Set an incline bench to a comfortable angle.
- Lie face down with your arms hanging down.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the weights up and out to form a 'Y' shape.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting too heavy and losing form.
- Rounding the shoulders instead of keeping them back.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top of the raise.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise seated for additional support.
Tips
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows when raising the dumbbells.
- Control the movement; avoid using momentum.
- Engage your core throughout the exercise.
Dumbbell Incline Y-Raise Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
dumbbell
strength
upper body
core
fitness