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Incline Y Raise

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Incline Y Raise

Incline Y Raise is a floor exercise that works to target and train the muscles of your back and shoulders.

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Instructions

  1. Lie face down on an incline bench at a 30-degree angle. Let your arms hang down with palms facing each other.
  2. Prepare your torso and raise your arms at a 30-degree angle to your torso until they are in line with your shoulders. Be sure you keep your arms straight at all times. Pause and then slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.

Tips

  • Be sure to squeeze your shoulder blades as you lift your elbows to the highest position.
  • Perform this movement slowly, avoiding any excess thrust.

Alternative Exercises

Incline I Raise

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Incline I Raise primarily targets the traps and, to a lesser degree, also targets the middle back and shoulders. This exercise mainly targets the front and side regions of the shoulders.

Incline L Raise

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Incline L Raise increases strength throughout the upper back and shoulders. It also targets the sides of the shoulders.

Incline T Raise

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Incline T Raise is a great exercise that targets the shoulders to improve mobility, strength, and stability as well as reduce the risk of injuries

Incline W Raise

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Incline W Raise is a lateral raise variation that is a great upper body exercise that targets the shoulders. This isolation exercise can be completed with or without equipment and is a great addition to any training program.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024