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dumbbell incline y-raise

dumbbell incline y-raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: upper back. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell incline y-raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
upper back
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
back
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders, rear deltoids

How to perform

  1. Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
  2. Lean forward slightly and let your arms hang straight down, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  3. Raise your arms out to the sides and up in a Y shape until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.