Incline Y-Raise

How to do it

1. Set an adjustable bench to a 30 to 45 degree incline. Lie face down on the bench with a light dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging straight down toward the floor.
2. Let your shoulder blades relax and round slightly forward. This is your starting position.
3. With a slight bend in the elbows and thumbs pointing up, raise both arms up and out in front of you at roughly a 30 degree angle from your head, tracing the shape of a letter Y.
4. Continue until your arms are in line with your ears, leading the movement by squeezing your shoulder blades down and together.
5. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.