Band Y-raise

Learn how to do the Band Y-raise with proper form and technique. This band exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Traps, Rhomboids.

Band Y-raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Band Y-raise

Follow these steps to perform the Band Y-raise with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the band in front of your thighs with your palms facing inwards.
  2. 2Keep your arms straight and lift them up and out to the sides, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
  3. 3Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
  4. 4Slowly lower your arms back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Band Y-raise Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

trapsrhomboids

Exercise Details

Equipment
band
Body Part
shoulders
Category
Extended

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