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Dumbbell incline y-raise

Intermediate

Dumbbell incline y-raise is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the upper back, also working the side delts and rear delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Upper back

Also works

Side deltsRear delts

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

How to do it

  1. 1Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
  2. 2Lean forward slightly and let your arms hang straight down, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  3. 3Raise your arms out to the sides and up in a Y shape until they are parallel to the ground.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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