Suspended Y Lateral Raise

The Suspended Y Lateral Raise primarily works the Lateral Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Gluteus Maximus, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Extensors. It is a suspension isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A suspension isolation pull exercise targeting the Lateral Deltoid.

EquipmentSuspension
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementAbduction
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryLateral Deltoid
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Teres Minor, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp suspension handles and momentarily step back until arms are extended forward and straight. While keeping arms straight and shoulders back, step forward so body reclines back behind suspension handles. Position body and legs straight at desired angle hanging from handles with arms straight and palms angled inward. Execution: Raise arms upward and outward in shape of a Y while keeping arms straight. Return and lower body back in opposite motion until arms are extended straight forward in original position. Repeat. Comments: At higher angles, feet can be placed flat on floor. When angled further back, only heels may contact forefeet floor with forefeetraising upward. Dismounting can be achieved by walking backward until body is upright. This exercise can be performed on TRXⓇ style suspension trainer or adjustable length gymnastics rings. If gymnastics rings or dual anchor suspension trainer with anchors secured apart, cross straps so greater resistance occurs at initiation of exercises. See front view of exercise performed ondual anchored suspension trainerwith straps crossing.

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