Suspender Y Lateral Raise
Description
The suspender y lateral raise leans back on a suspension trainer with arms extended and pulls the body up while sweeping the arms into a Y shape overhead. It targets the lower traps, rear delts, and rotator cuff. It is excellent for posture and shoulder health.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Suspender Y Lateral Raise Instructions
- Set the suspension trainer to about chest height.
- Grab the handles with palms facing each other.
- Lean back with arms extended in front of you.
- Walk your feet forward to add lean for difficulty.
- Brace your core and keep your body in a straight line.
- Pull yourself up while raising your arms in a Y shape overhead.
- Squeeze the lower traps and rear delts at the top.
- Lower yourself slowly back to the start.
Suspender Y Lateral Raise Form & Visual
Suspender Y Lateral Raise Benefits
- Targets the lower traps
- Builds the rear delts
- Improves posture
- Useful for shoulder health
- Builds upper back detail
- No bench or cable needed
Suspender Y Lateral Raise Muscles Worked
- Traps (lower)
- Rear deltoid
- Rhomboids
Suspender Y Lateral Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Y Raise
- TRX Row
- Face Pull
- Prone Y Raise
