Cable Y Raises

Technique

How to perform Cable Y Raises

1. Set both cable pulleys low and attach a handle to each.
2. Face the machine and take a neutral grip with your palms facing each other.
3. Stand where the cables are taut, with your torso steady and a slight bend in your elbows.
4. Raise both arms upward and outward until they form an overhead Y.
5. Allow your shoulder blades to rotate with the arms rather than pinning them down or turning the movement into a shoulder-only shrug.
6. Lower both handles under control while keeping the elbow bend steady.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Trapezius, Medial Deltoid, Serratus Anterior.