Muscles Involved
- Lower Trapezius - Primary
- Rear Deltoid - Primary
- Spinal Erectors - Primary
- Deltoid - Primary
Category
BodyweightDumbbell
Highlights
- Tuck shoulder blades into back pockets.
- Lift chest off of the support at the top of the movement.
- Make sure you create a Y shape. Do lift weights straight up or to the side.
- Do not use momentum.
- Keep your thumbs facing up the entire time.
Description
The Blackburn Y is an exercise focused on improving the coordination and function of the shoulders. It strengthens the muscles of the upper back, including the rhomboids, rear deltoids, lower trapeziu
Common Mistakes
Do not stop early. Be sure to go until your hands are at least even with yo
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Pro Tips
You may need to start with only the weight of your hands instead of dumbbel
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Purpose
Blackburn Ys are probably the most famous posture improving exercise out th
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Form
Make sure to keep your elbows straight or nearly straight to ensure proper
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Additional Names
Prone Y Raise
