Dumbbell Y Raise on Incline Bench

1. Sit upright on the incline bench with feet planted firmly on the floor about hip width apart. Keep your chest up and maintain a slight arch in your lower back.

2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing inwards and arms straight down at your sides. This is the starting position.

3. Keeping the weights in your hands and arms straight, raise both arms up and out at about a 30 degree angle from your body until they are parallel to the floor in a Y shape. Palms should still be facing each other.

4. Pause for a second when your arms are parallel to the floor.

5. Slowly lower back to the starting position in a controlled motion.

6. Repeat for the desired number of reps. Make sure you keep proper form and do not swing the weights up.

Tips:

• Keep your torso stationary and avoid leaning from side to side.

• Do not lock out your elbows. Keep a slight bend.

• Choose a weight where you can complete all reps with proper form.

• Breathe out as you lift the weights, breathe in as you lower.