Exercise library · Shoulders
Cable Y Raise
The Cable Y Raise is a cable exercise that targets the shoulders, with the traps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand facing a low cable machine, holding a handle in each hand with palms facing inward.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Raise the handles diagonally in a Y shape until your arms reach shoulder height.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
- Keep elbows slightly bent and maintain control throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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