Y Press Bring In
This chest exercise mainly works your middle chest, with help from your upper chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
10-20
How to do Y Press Bring In
Lie on the ground with dumbbells held wide in a neutral grip. Press the dumbbells up to form a 'Y' shape over your chest. From this position, bring the dumbbells closer together, then reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
Common mistakes
Arching the back excessively. Not controlling the movement or using momentum.
Breathing
Exhale as you bring the dumbbells closer; inhale as you reverse the movement.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Middle Chest
Secondary Muscles
Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae
