Dumbbell Bent-Over Y Raise
Hinged over without support, both straight arms raise the bells forward and up into a Y in line with the torso.
How to do it
Setup
Hinged forward with the knees bent, back flat, bells hanging under the shoulders, thumbs up.
Steps
- Raise both straight arms forward and up into a Y in line with the torso.
- Hold the hinge; the back angle does not change.
- Lower the bells under the shoulders slowly.
Common mistakes
Standing up as the arms rise: hold the hinge; the shoulders do the lifting. Arms drifting out into a T: the Y is narrower. Rounding the upper back: chest proud, neck long.
Breathing
Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.
