Y press is an exercise that involves pushing the arms out in the shape of a Y.
It’s primarily a shoulder strengthening exercise but it does also support weight loss.
Variation A – No Weight Y Press
1. Do a Y press as shown in the video but don’t use any weight, just do the motions with your arms. Hold this press for 60 seconds.
2. Rest for 30 seconds.
3. Do a second set of Y press and hold for 60 seconds.
4. Rest for 30 seconds.
5. Do a third set of Y press and hold for 60 seconds.
Variation B – Weighted Y Press
1. Do a Y press as shown in the video and hold for 60 seconds.
2. Rest for 30 seconds.
3. Do a second set of Y press and hold for 60 seconds.
4. Rest for 30 seconds.
5. Do a third set of Y press and hold for 60 seconds.
Variation C – Weighted, Moving Y Press
1. Do a Y press as shown in the video and hold for 5 seconds.
2. Bend your elbows, bring the dumbbells toward your shoulders and hold for 5 seconds.
3. Repeat this motion nine more times to complete a total of 10 reps.
4. Rest for 30 seconds.
5. Do a second set of weighted, moving Y press for 10 reps.
6. Rest for 30 seconds.
7. Do a third set of weighted, moving Y press for 10 reps.