# Suspension Trainer Y Raise

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/suspension-trainer-y-raise

Also known as: TRX Y Raise, TRX Y Fly, Suspension Trainer Y Fly, TRX Y Pull

Body region: Shoulders, Back

## Muscles

- Main: Deltoid, Trapezius
- Helps: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Serratus Anterior
- Holds: Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis, Gluteus Maximus

## Equipment

- Suspension Trainer

## Technique

1. Hold a handle in each hand, face the anchor point and lean back with straight arms in front of you and thumbs up.
2. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
3. Raise your arms diagonally overhead so they form a Y with your torso, pulling the shoulder blades down.
4. 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.

## Alternatives

- [Suspension Trainer Reverse Fly](https://heatsy.app/ex/suspension-trainer-reverse-fly)
- [Dumbbell Y Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-y-raise)
- [Band Y Raise](https://heatsy.app/ex/band-y-raise)