Cable Y Raise
Primary Equipment
Cable pulley machine
Cable pulley machine
Instructions
- Stand facing the cable machine, holding a handle in each hand
- Step back slightly to create tension on the cables
- Raise your arms diagonally upwards, forming a 'Y' shape with your body
- Keep your arms mostly straight with a slight bend in the elbows
- Squeeze your shoulder blades at the top of the movement
- Slowly return to the starting position in a controlled manner
Tips
- Avoid shrugging your shoulders towards your ears
- Control the movement throughout, do not use momentum
- Keep your core engaged for stability