Standing Cable Y Raise

From the low pulleys, sweep both handles up and out into a Y above the head.

How to do it

Setup

Low pulleys, cables crossed, handles at the hips; stand tall.

Steps

Sweep both arms up and out into a Y overhead.
Lead with the thumbs, blades gliding down and in.
Lower along the same lines with tension.

Common mistakes

Shrugging into the ears: the LOWER traps work when the blades stay down. Arching the back to finish: ribs down. Heavy stacks: this is a precision move; light and long.

Breathing

Exhale sweeping up, inhale lowering.