How to Do Standing Y Raise

Standing Y Raise is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Standing Y Raise

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms hanging at the sides with thumbs pointing forward.
  2. 02Raise both arms diagonally overhead at a 45-degree angle to create a Y shape with the torso.
  3. 03Squeeze the shoulder blades down and back at the peak of the movement.
  4. 04Lower the arms back to the hips under strict control to maintain tension in the deltoids.
  5. 05Inhale as the arms rise and exhale during the descent.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Standing 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

Stop the hands at eye level if you feel the lower back arching or the ribs flaring upward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Standing Y Raise questions

What muscles does Standing Y Raise work?

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

How do you do Standing Y Raise correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and arms hanging at the sides with thumbs pointing forward. Raise both arms diagonally overhead at a 45-degree angle to create a Y shape with the torso. Squeeze the shoulder blades down and back at the peak of the movement. Lower the arms back to the hips under strict control to maintain tension in the deltoids. Inhale as the arms rise and exhale during the descent.

What is the A90 coach tip for Standing Y Raise?

Stop the hands at eye level if you feel the lower back arching or the ribs flaring upward.

Is Standing Y Raise suitable for beginners?

Standing Y Raise is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Standing Y Raise?

No. Standing Y Raise is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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