Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Upper back
Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation focuses on Shoulders, Upper back, with Forearm 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 your feet hip-width apart and hinge at your hips, keeping your back flat and knees slightly bent.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, arms extended towards the floor slightly in front of your body.
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Pull the dumbbells up and out to the sides, leading with your elbows and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
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Continue until the dumbbells are at chest or shoulder height, with your elbows flared wide and high.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Face Pull with External Rotation primarily targets Shoulders, Upper back , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Forearm . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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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.
