Ring Y-Raise
Build upper body strength with Ring Y-Raise! Using gymnastic rings, this exercise targets deltoids and upper back for a challenging workout.
The Ring Y-Raise mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the back. You'll need: gymnastic rings.
Required Equipment
Ring Y-Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor)
Ring Y-Raise Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Ring Y-Raise
Adjust the gymnastic rings so that they are at an appropriate height for you to lean back with arms extended while holding onto the rings with a neutral grip.
Begin by standing and gripping the rings firmly. Your arms should be straight up above your head with your body angled backward and feet shoulder-width apart on the floor. This is your starting position.
Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
With control, lower your body back by hinging at the shoulders until your arms and body form a 'Y' shape. Your body should be leaning back with arms extended and hands above your head in the rings.
Use your deltoids and upper back muscles to pull your body up to the starting position, squeezing the shoulder blades together as you raise up.
Perform the desired number of repetitions, ensuring that you maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Rest between sets as needed before repeating the exercise.
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Ring Y-Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Ring Y-Raise work?
The Ring Y-Raise mainly works the shoulders and traps, with help from the back. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and trapezius.
What equipment do you need for the Ring Y-Raise?
Gymnastic rings.
What workout day should the Ring Y-Raise go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Ring Y-Raise variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Ring Archer Push-Up, Ring Face Pull, Ring Front Raise and Ring Hanging Hip Leg Raise.
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