Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise
Strengthen your shoulders and improve posture with the Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise. A great exercise for upper body stability!
The Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and back. You'll need: incline bench or kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Shoulder Abductor (supraspinatus)
Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise
Set an incline bench to a 45-60 degree angle.
Grab a kettlebell with one hand and lie prone (face down) on the bench with your feet firmly on the ground.
Engage your core and keep your spine in a neutral position.
Begin with the arm holding the kettlebell fully extended towards the floor.
Keeping your arm slightly bent at the elbow, lift the kettlebell diagonally up and out to the side in a "Y" shape, raising your arm to be in line with your ear at the top of the movement. Your thumb should be pointing up as you lift, leading the motion.
Hold the top position for a brief moment, then slowly lower the kettlebell back to the starting position under control.
Complete all the repetitions with one arm before switching to the other arm.
Ensure to move through the movement with control, focusing on using your shoulder muscles to perform the lift rather than using momentum.
Remember to start with a lightweight to get used to the motion and maintain proper form throughout the exercise. Adjust the weight as necessary as you progress.
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Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise work?
The Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps and back. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise?
Incline bench or kettlebells.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Incline Y-Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Incline Y-Raise, Dumbbell Incline Y-Raise, Dumbbell Incline Single-Arm Y-Raise and Kettlebell Decline Shrug.
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