{"id":923,"date":"2020-05-19T23:58:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T03:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=923"},"modified":"2023-09-05T07:52:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T11:52:28","slug":"iyt-raises-exercise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/iyt-raises-exercise","title":{"rendered":"6 Best IYT Raises Variations and Their Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The IYT raise is a compound exercise that bolsters the back and shoulder<\/a> simultaneously and helps build an aesthetic and defined torso. However, it is also an underrated exercise<\/a> because only a few people know about it, and very few of them actually do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I discovered IYT raises on the ACE Fitness website while searching for the best dumbbell back exercises<\/a> (when I was a beginner).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I did this exercise every week (three to four sets of 8-10 reps) for 10 weeks to see its benefits. And I found it more effective than the other dumbbell exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As I moved forward, I started customizing the I-Y-T exercise and exploring more variations of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After performing them all for a considerable period, I’ve decided to share all IYT raise variations, which muscles they target, and their benefits in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you train at home or the gym, you can integrate them into your training program to sculpt your upper body<\/strong><\/a>, particularly the shoulders and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 6 Best IYT Raises Exercise Variations <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Incline IYT raises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Floor IYT raises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Seated I Y T raises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Standing I-Y-T raises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Dumbbell IYT Raises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. I-Y-T-W-O Raises<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. Incline I-Y-T Raises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Difficulty Level: <\/strong>Beginner to Intermediate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Muscles worked<\/strong>: Shoulders and Traps<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The incline IYT raises targets the shoulders<\/a>, rhomboids, and traps and helps develop a firm and upright trunk. You can do it with and without weight, depending on your fitness level and goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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