Banded Face Pulls
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Upper back
Banded Face Pulls focuses on Shoulders, Upper back, with Biceps, Forearm working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Banded Face Pulls with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand in a split stance, facing a power rack with a resistance band anchored to it.
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Hold the band with a neutral grip, hands about shoulder-width apart, and arms extended forward.
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Pull the band towards your face by retracting your shoulder blades and externally rotating your shoulders, allowing your elbows to point out to the sides.
- 4
Slowly extend your arms forward, controlling the band back to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Banded Face Pulls primarily targets Shoulders, Upper back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Banded Face Pulls, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Banded Face Pulls, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
