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Lying Y raise

A isolation exercise for the traps and rear delts, with help from the upper back. Equipment: no equipment.

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WorksTrapsRear deltsUpper back

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Lie face down, arms overhead in a Y, thumbs up.
  2. Lift the arms off the floor
  3. Hold for a breath, then lower

Muscles worked

Lying Y raise: 3D figure mid-rep with the traps and rear delts highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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