band y-raise
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with band.
How to do band y-raise
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band in front of your thighs with your palms facing inwards.
Keep your arms straight and lift them up and out to the sides, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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