Y’s (Thumbs Up & Thumbs Down)

STEP BY STEP GUIDE:

1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand and your palms facing each other.

2. Raise the dumbbells up in a diagonal fashion making a “Y” shape.

3. Once you reach the top position, lower your dumbbells down to the start position.

Helpful cues:

1. You can try this exercise with your thumbs up to target the front of your shoulders or with your thumbs facing down to target the back of your shoulders.

Common Mistakes:

1. Keeping your arms straight. Keep a slight bend in the elbows during this exercise to keep all of the tension on the shoulders.

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