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Cable Incline Y-Raise with Wrist Straps and Back Support

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Incline Y-Raise with Wrist Straps and Back Support.

MediumRear shouldersTrapezius

About this exercise

A prone cable Y-raise performed on an incline bench with wrist straps secured to the cables instead of gripping handles. The wrist straps eliminate grip fatigue and allow full focus on the posterior deltoid and trapezius. This is particularly useful for higher-rep sets or when grip strength is a limiting factor.

How to Perform

  • Set an adjustable bench to a 30–45° incline and position both cable pulleys at their lowest setting
  • Attach wrist straps to each cable and secure them firmly around your wrists
  • Lie face down on the bench with your chest and abdomen fully supported and feet resting on the floor
  • Begin with arms hanging straight down below the bench, tension already in the cables
  • Raise both arms simultaneously in a Y shape — angled roughly 30° outward from the line of your head
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades and traps at the top of the movement
  • Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position and repeat
  • Keep your neck neutral and avoid shrugging throughout the set

Muscle Activation

Primary
Rear shouldersTrapezius
Secondary
Middle back

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About the Cable Incline Y-Raise with Wrist Straps and Back Support

The Cable Incline Y-Raise with Wrist Straps and 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.