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Band y-raise

Beginner

Band y-raise is a isolation resistance band exercise for the side delts, also working the traps and upper back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Side delts

Also works

TrapsUpper back

Equipment
Resistance band
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band in front of your thighs with your palms facing inwards.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight and lift them up and out to the sides, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
  3. 3Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  4. 4Slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell raiseDumbbell
  • Band front lateral raiseResistance band
  • Dumbbell incline t-raiseDumbbell
  • Band front raiseResistance band
  • Barbell rear delt raiseBarbell
  • Dumbbell rear lateral raiseDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Dumbbell incline t-raiseDumbbell
  • Barbell rear delt raiseBarbell
  • Dumbbell rear lateral raiseDumbbell
  • Cable seated rear lateral raiseCable
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