Face Pull
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Traps
Face Pull focuses on Shoulders, Traps, with Biceps, Lats working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Face Pull with proper form and technique.
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Stand in front of a medium-height rotating pulley and grab each side of the rope attachment. Step back away from machine until arms are fully extended in front of you. Feet should be slightly wider than shoulder width apart and with a soft bend in your knees.
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Brace core and drive elbows past back, while pulling the rope handles slightly outside of your ears. Hold and contract shoulder blades together.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Face Pull safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Do not lean forward during the exercise. Keep your torso upright and back straight.
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Be sure to drive elbows as far as possible past ears, to ensure proper contraction at shoulder blades.
Secondary Muscles
While Face Pull primarily targets Shoulders, Traps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Lats . 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 Face Pull, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Face Pull, 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.
