Face pull

Cable face pull

What it works

Works

Rear shoulders

Also works

Upper back

Equipment

Cable

How to do it

  1. Set a rope on a pulley at face height.
  2. Grip one end in each hand with a pronated grip and step back.
  3. Pull the rope toward your face, spreading your hands out to the sides.
  4. Drive your elbows back at shoulder height.
  5. Return under control until your arms extend without losing tension.

Common mistakes

  • Pulling the rope to the chest instead of the face
  • Shrugging the shoulders while pulling
  • Using too much weight and compensating with the torso

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