Suspension Trainer Y Raise
Also known as: TRX Y Raise, TRX Y Fly, Suspension Trainer Y Fly, TRX Y Pull
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Hold a handle in each hand, face the anchor point and lean back with straight arms in front of you and thumbs up.
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Raise your arms diagonally overhead so they form a Y with your torso, pulling the shoulder blades down.
- Lower slowly to the start without losing the straight body line.
Cues
- Reach long and keep the shoulders away from the ears.
- Keep the thumbs up.
- Keep the ribs down and glutes tight.
Common mistakes
- Shrugging the shoulders.
- Arching the lower back at the top.
- Bending the elbows.
- Walking the feet too far forward for your strength.