Face Pull
Muscle Groups: Shoulders, Back, Forearms
Face Pull focuses on Shoulders, Back, Forearms, 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.
- 1
Stand facing a cable machine with the pulley set at shoulder height.
- 2
Grab the rope attachment with an overhand grip, palms facing each other, and step back until your arms are fully extended forward at shoulder height.
- 3
Pull the rope towards your face, leading with your elbows and externally rotating your shoulders.
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Continue pulling until your hands are beside your ears, with your palms facing forward, and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
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Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, controlling the weight as it returns.
Secondary Muscles
While Face Pull primarily targets Shoulders, Back, Forearms , 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.
