Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation focuses on Shoulders, with Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation with proper form and technique.
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Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Raise your arms to shoulder height, palms facing in, and elbows bent at 90 degrees.
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Pull the dumbbells towards your face, squeezing your shoulder blades together while keeping your elbows high and outward.
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Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your back straight and core engaged to avoid leaning forward or backward.
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Avoid using too much weight; focus on control and form rather than lifting heavy.
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Ensure your elbows stay above your hands during the pull to target the shoulders properly.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Traps . 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 Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation, 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.
