How to Do Band Incline Y Raise

Band Incline Y Raise is a shoulders exercise using resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Band Incline Y Raise

  1. 01Set an incline bench to 45 degrees and secure a resistance band to a low anchor point behind you.
  2. 02Lie chest-down on the bench holding the band handles with palms facing inward.
  3. 03Raise your arms diagonally into a Y-shape while keeping your thumbs pointing toward the ceiling.
  4. 04Squeeze your shoulder blades down and back at the top of the movement.
  5. 05Lower your arms slowly back to the starting position under tension.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Band Incline Y Raise

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on pulling the band apart as you raise your arms to maximize engagement of the rear deltoids and lower traps.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Band Incline Y Raise questions

What muscles does Band Incline Y Raise work?

Band Incline Y Raise is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Band Incline Y Raise correctly?

Set an incline bench to 45 degrees and secure a resistance band to a low anchor point behind you. Lie chest-down on the bench holding the band handles with palms facing inward. Raise your arms diagonally into a Y-shape while keeping your thumbs pointing toward the ceiling. Squeeze your shoulder blades down and back at the top of the movement. Lower your arms slowly back to the starting position under tension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Band Incline Y Raise?

Focus on pulling the band apart as you raise your arms to maximize engagement of the rear deltoids and lower traps.

Is Band Incline Y Raise suitable for beginners?

Band Incline Y Raise is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Band Incline Y Raise?

Band Incline Y Raise uses resistance band.

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