deltsband

band y-raise

band y-raise is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band in front of your thighs with your palms facing inwards.

Step 2. Keep your arms straight and lift them up and out to the sides, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.

Step 3. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.

Step 4. Slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

trapsrhomboids

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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