dumbbell incline y-raise
A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell incline y-raise
Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
Lean forward slightly and let your arms hang straight down, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Raise your arms out to the sides and up in a Y shape until they are parallel to the ground.
Pause for a moment at the top, then 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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