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Dumbbell Y raise: how to do it
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Hinge forward, weights under shoulders
Starting position
Stand hip-width apart, lean your torso forward and hold the dumbbells below your shoulders with slightly bent arms.
The movement
Raise your arms forward and outward into a Y, then lower the dumbbells with control.
Most common mistake
Don't jerk the dumbbells up or shrug, move with control and keep your shoulders down.
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