Prone Dumbbell Y Raise On Incline Bench

How To Do A Prone Dumbbell Y Raise On Incline Bench Correctly

The Prone Dumbbell Y Raise On Incline Bench, sometimes referred to as the incline dumbbell V raise, is a great isolation exercise to target the shoulders, especially the side deltoids.

To get started:

1. Lie facedown on a 45 degree incline bench, while holding a pair of dumbbells with your arms extended towards the floor, with a neutral palms facing in grip, and your thumbs pointing downward.
2. Raise the dumbbells with your extended arms in front of you, forming the letter V with your arms, until your arms are close to parallel to the floor, and pause for a short moment to feel the contraction.
3. Under control, slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, then immediately raise them again, ensuring you do not swing your arms up and down.
4. Repeat for reps.

Primary Muscles Worked

 Y Raise Variations

• TRX Y Raise
• Single Arm Cross Body Cable Y Raise