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- Shoulders
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- Trapezius
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Cable Y Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Cable Y Raise is a resistance exercise targeting Shoulders (Deltoids).
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How to perform it
- Stand facing the cable machine with the pulleys set at the lowest position. Grasp a handle in each hand, holding the left handle with your right hand and the right handle with your left hand, so the cables cross in front of you.
- Take a step back and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your back straight and arms extended down in front of you.
- Raise the handles up and out to form a "Y" shape, keeping your arms straight but with a slight bend in the elbows. Lift until your arms are overhead.
- Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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