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Band Y-Raise

Band Y-Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: bands.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbands
  • Body partshoulders
Primary muscles
delts, traps
Secondary muscles
rhomboids
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How to do it

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

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