Cable Y raise

Two low cables, crossed

Also called cable y-raise

Cable Y raise, start position — Images: Fitness Programer

Cable Y raise, end position — Images: Fitness Programer

Stand between two low cables crossed over each other, arms straight and held in front. Sweep the arms up and out into a Y shape, keeping the core braced.

Slight hinge, arms straight
Sweep up and out into a Y
Keep the lower back still

Movement

Pattern: Rear delt raise
Type: Isolation, one joint moves
Sides: Both sides together
Equipment: Cable

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

TrapsMain
Rear deltsHelper
Upper backHelper

Ratings

Scores 1-5 averaged over sources. Tap a rating for the claims behind it. Claims are our summaries of the linked sources, fact-checked by AI.

Muscle growth higher is better4.5
Top tier for the target muscle. 2 sources.
- 5/5 Even bigger range of motion sweeping up and back; only slightly harder to learn than cable laterals. S tier. Jeff Nippard, The Best And Worst Shoulder Exercises @ 8:39videoExpert opinion2024checked by AI
- 4/5 Crossed low cables give constant tension for the lower traps at about 120 degrees; brace the core so the lower back does not move. Jeremy Ethier, 15 BEST Back Exercises For Growth (And How To Use Them) @ 6:43videoExpert opinion2021checked by AI