Suspension Y Raise

The suspension Y raise strengthens the rear and side shoulders and the upper back, building shoulder health and posture. Raising your arms into a Y shape against your bodyweight hits the muscles that all your pressing tends to neglect.

How to Perform

1. Set the straps high and hold a handle in each hand, arms extended overhead in a slight lean back.
2. Walk your feet forward to lean back and load the straps, body straight and core braced.
3. Keeping your arms straight, pull your body up by raising your arms overhead into a Y shape.
4. Squeeze your upper back and rear shoulders at the top.
5. Lower under control back to the start.

Tips

• Use a smaller lean-back to start; this is a light, high-rep movement.
• Keep your arms straight and lead with the back of your hands.
• Squeeze your shoulder blades down and together at the top.