fitubaIncline Y-raise
Traps · dumbbells. Chest on the pad, raise your arms on a diagonal with a light load.
Main muscle: Traps
Also works: shoulders · back
Equipment: dumbbells
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.
How to do it
- Chest on the pad, raise your arms on a diagonal with a light load.
- Thumbs up; your arms form a Y with your body.
- Raise to torso line, drawing your shoulder blades down and back.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging instead of drawing your shoulder blades down.
- Lifting your chest off the bench.
- Using a weight you can't control on the way down.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Cable rope face pull.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 Y-raise with 45 lb.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the incline Y-raise work?
Main: traps. Also working: shoulders and back.
How many sets and reps of Y-raise?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is per dumbbell.
How do I log Y-raise in Fituba?
Type “Did 3x10 Y-raise with 45 lb” and Fituba logs your weights session with its sets, reps and load.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Traps). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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