Incline Dumbbell Y Raise

Starting Position

1. Sit on the end of a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor.

2. Hold a pair of dumbbells in each hand with your arms extended and the dumbbells touching in front of your chest.

Proper Form

1. Keeping your arms straight and a slight bend in your elbows, raise the dumbbells out to the sides in an arc until your arms are parallel to the floor.

2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.

3. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Breathing Technique

1. Inhale as you raise the dumbbells and exhale as you lower them back to the starting position.