Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Cable Y-Raise

A accessory isolation movement for shoulders.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–20 reps

Also trains

back

Set up

Set both cables low, cross the handles, and stand tall between the stacks.

Execute

Raise the arms diagonally into a Y and lower without losing trunk position.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Reach up and out.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Arching the back or shrugging aggressively.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.