Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Ring Y Raise.
The ring Y raise is a bodyweight shoulder and upper back exercise performed on gymnastic rings. You lean back holding the rings and raise your arms overhead into a Y shape, targeting the rear deltoids, lower trapezius, and rhomboids. The rings add instability that challenges stabilizer muscles throughout.
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The Ring Y Raise 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.