Cable Standing Y Raise (version 2)

An upper-body shoulder and upper back isolation exercise performed using a cable machine with a single handle or dual handles in a standing position. The movement involves raising the arms upward and outward in a diagonal “Y” shape by flexing and abducting the shoulders while maintaining a slight bend in the elbows. The torso remains stable with controlled core engagement to prevent momentum. The exercise emphasizes smooth lifting mechanics and a slow lowering phase to maintain continuous tension through the deltoids and upper back across the full range of motion.

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