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Band Y-raise

An exercise for the Shoulders - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partShoulders Target muscleDelts EquipmentBand

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Delts (primary)TrapsRhomboids

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