Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Incline Y-Raise with Back Support.
A prone cable Y-raise performed on an incline bench with the torso fully supported. The movement targets the lower and middle trapezius along with the posterior deltoid, making it an excellent accessory exercise for shoulder health and upper-back posture. The incline support eliminates momentum and maintains constant cable tension.
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The Cable Incline Y-Raise with Back Support is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.