This exercise involves lying on an incline bench with dumbbells in hand and raising them in a Y shape above the head. It primarily targets the shoulders and upper back muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens glutes and hamstrings
- Improves hip mobility and stability
- Targets lower back muscles
- Can help alleviate lower back pain
- Increases overall core strength
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
How to perform
- Start by lying on an incline bench with your chest facing up and your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing down and your arms extended straight out in front of you.
- Slowly raise your arms up and out to the sides, forming a “Y” shape with your body.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Lateral Deltoid
Primary
Traps
Primary
Shoulder
Primary