Strength exercise

Cross-Body Cable Y-Raise

How to do it

Stand sideways to the cable machine with the pulley set to the lowest position.
Grab the handle with the far hand, reaching across your body.
Raise your arm diagonally upward and outward in a Y-shape.
Control the movement and squeeze at the top.
Lower the weight back with control.
Repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions, then switch sides.

Muscles worked

Lateral DeltoidMiddle portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder abduction. All Lateral Deltoid exercises

Posterior DeltoidRear portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder extension and external rotation. All Posterior Deltoid exercises

Related Side Delts exercises

Bent Over Lateral Raise Dumbbell Bent Over Lateral Raise Press Around Band Lateral Raise Barbell Lateral Raise Cable Single Arm Lateral Raise

Type: Strength
Equipment: Cable Machine
Primary muscles: Lateral Deltoid, Posterior Deltoid
Measured in: Reps and weight