Standing Y Raise
Description
This exercise involves standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and raising your arms straight up above your head, forming a "Y" shape with your body. It helps to strengthen the shoulders, upper back, and core muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Y Raise Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Slowly raise your arms out to the sides, keeping them straight and parallel to the floor.
- Once your arms are at shoulder height, pause for a moment.
- Slowly lower your arms back down to your sides.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Standing Y Raise Form & Visual
Standing Y Raise Benefits
- Increases grip strength
- Improves core stability
- Develops overall body strength
- Enhances cardiovascular endurance
- Improves balance and coordination
- Challenges mental toughness and resilience
Standing Y Raise Muscles Worked
- Shoulder muscles (deltoids)
- Upper back muscles (trapezius)
- Neck muscles (levator scapulae)
Standing Y Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Standing T-raise
- Standing W-raise
- Standing V-raise
- Standing I-raise
- Standing Y-raise with dumbbells
- Standing Y-raise with resistance bands
- Standing Y-raise with cable machine
- Standing Y-raise with medicine ball
