Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Standing Y-Raise (with Rope Attachment).
A shoulder and upper-back exercise performed standing at a low cable pulley with a rope attachment. Both arms raise simultaneously into a Y shape overhead, targeting the rear deltoids, lower traps, and rotator-cuff stabilisers — muscles critical for shoulder health and posture.
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The Cable Standing Y-Raise (with Rope Attachment) 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.