Weighted Incline Y Raise
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Weighted Incline Y Raise focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Incline Y Raise with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on an incline bench set to a 30-45 degree angle, holding a light dumbbell in each hand.
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Allow your arms to hang straight down towards the floor, palms facing each other or slightly forward.
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Keeping your arms straight, raise the dumbbells up and out in front of you, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
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Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement, ensuring your shoulders remain away from your ears.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Incline Y Raise primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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