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Cable Y raise

A isolation exercise for the side delts, with help from the traps, rear delts. Equipment: cable machine.

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WorksSide deltsTrapsRear delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Two low pulleys, cables crossed, a handle in each hand.
  2. Raise the arms up and out into a Y
  3. Stop just above shoulder height

Muscles worked

Cable Y raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the side delts highlighted

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