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Dumbbell Y Press

The W or Y shoulder press is a good shoulder exercise that not many people are familiar with. This exercise tends to work the lower part of your shoulder.

Primary Muscles
Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
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Equipment Needed
Dumbbells
Type
Isolation



Because of the angle that the press is done you will find that you lift a much lower weight then you can with an ordinary dumbbell shoulder press.



The below video demonstrates this exercise, it can be done sitting or standing.


 

 

Instructions

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, with them by your ears with the palms facing away from you.
  2. Keep the weights close to your body as you press them out to the side and up. (do not go out to far)
  3. Fully extend your arms outwards until they form a Y or W shape.  Hold your arms in this position for a split second and bring the back to the original position

 

This exercise is less stressful on the shoulder joints then the standard shoulder press and is suitable for people with mild shoulder injuries, however its best to consult a doctor.

 

 


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