StrengthBeginnerRear deltsUpper back
Movement atlas
Face Pull
Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Muscles
- Rear delts, Upper back
- Equipment
- Cable machine, Rope attachment
Description
Exercise for rear delts and shoulder health.
From reference to session
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Instructions
- 1Set the rope at face height with straight arms and a stable torso.
- 2Pull toward the forehead while separating the hands and slightly externally rotating the shoulders.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling toward the chest instead of the face.
- Arching or jutting the head forward to finish the rep.
Tips
- Set the rope at face height with straight arms and a stable torso.
- Pull toward the forehead while separating the hands and slightly externally rotating the shoulders.
Equipment
Cable machineRope attachment
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