Cable Y raise

How to do it

Maintain a slight bend in your front knee for stability.

1. 1

   Stand facing the cable machine with the pulleys set to the lowest position.

2. 2

   Grasp the handles with your palms facing each other and step back into a staggered stance.

3. 3

   With straight arms, raise the handles diagonally above your head, forming a 'Y' shape.

4. 4

   Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Bending the elbows during the upward raise
• ✕Shrugging the shoulders up toward the ears
• ✕Leaning backward as the handles rise overhead