Y-Press

Free Weights / Intermediate

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  • Dumbbells

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y-press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the biceps, middle back and traps ...more

y-press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the biceps, middle back and traps.

The only y-press equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. There are however many different y-press variations that you can try out that may require different types of y-press equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper y-press form is easy with the step by step y-press instructions, y-press tips, and the instructional y-press technique video on this page. y-press is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the y-press video, learn how to do the y-press, and then be sure and browse through the y-press workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Start with a light weight and work on the form before going heavy.
  2. Breathe out as you push the weight up.

Variations

  1. Arnold Press
  2. Military Press
  3. Shoulder Press

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells

Tips

  1. Start with a light weight and work on the form before going heavy.
  2. Breathe out as you push the weight up.

Variations

  1. Arnold Press
  2. Military Press
  3. Shoulder Press

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation