Standing Y raise
- Category
- Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Primary muscles
- Anterior Deltoids
- Secondary muscles
- Trapezius, Rhomboids
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with your arms extended forward, parallel to each other.
- With slightly bent elbows, raise both arms diagonally overhead to form a "Y" shape.
- Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement for the desired repetitions
Form tips
- Move slowly and with control to maximize muscle activation and avoid injury.
- Breathe steadily: exhale as you raise your arms and inhale as you lower them.
- Focus on keeping your arms in a diagonal line to form a "Y" shape and avoid any excessive swinging.
