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Intermediate
Upper back

Dumbbell Incline Y-raise

This exercise works your upper back and shoulders. You lie face down on a slanted bench and lift your arms to make the letter Y. This helps keep your shoulders strong and healthy.

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Dumbbell Incline Y-raise demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Set a bench to a 45-degree slant. Sit on it holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other.
  2. 2Lean your body forward a little bit. Let your arms hang down straight, but keep your elbows slightly bent.
  3. 3Lift your arms up and out to the sides to make a Y shape. Stop when your arms are level with the ground.
  4. 4Hold still for a second at the top. Then, slowly lower your arms back to where they started.
  5. 5Do this again for as many times as you need.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Upper back
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders
Rear deltoids
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate

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