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Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise

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The Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the back. You'll need: dumbbells and incline bench.

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Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells
Incline Bench
Incline Bench

Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Lower Traps (trapezius, lower fibers); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

Secondary

Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)

How to do the Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise

  1. Set an incline bench to 30 degrees and sit with your back supported against the pad.

  2. Lift the dumbbells up and out in a Y shape.

  3. Lower with control and repeat.

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Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise work?

The Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the back. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid, trapezius, posterior deltoid and anterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise?

Dumbbells and incline bench.

What workout day should the Dumbbell Incline Back-Supported Y-Raise go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

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