Upper back · Dumbbell · Intermediate
How to do Dumbbell Incline Y-raise
The dumbbell incline Y-raise is an upper back exercise performed on an incline bench, targeting the upper back, shoulders, and rear deltoids. It involves raising the arms in a Y shape while lying face down on an incline bench, emphasizing scapular stability and shoulder health.
- Primary muscle
- Upper back
- Also works
- Shoulders and Rear deltoids
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Back
How to do Dumbbell Incline Y-raise, step by step
- Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
- Lean forward slightly and let your arms hang straight down, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- Raise your arms out to the sides and up in a Y shape until they are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Dumbbell Incline Y-raise works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and rear deltoids.
Track Dumbbell Incline Y-raise in SPLYT
Dumbbell Incline Y-raise is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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