Dumbbell Incline Y Raise
Expert Advice
Keep your movements slow and controlled, focusing on the contraction of your shoulder muscles to avoid using momentum.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie face down on an incline bench set to a 45-degree angle.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
- Raise the dumbbells up and out to the sides, forming a 'Y' shape with your body.
- Slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Dumbbell Incline Y Raise primarily targets the Shoulders, Abs, Traps, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders34%
Abs33%
Traps33%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Special Bench
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Y Raise work?
Dumbbell Incline Y Raise primarily targets the Shoulders, Abs, Traps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Incline Y Raise?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Incline Y Raise suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Incline Y Raise is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
