Face Pull

Face Pull — Start position — Start position

Face Pull — End position — End position

Region: Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment: Cable
Category: Strength
Level: Intermediate
Mechanic: compound
Force: pull

Muscles worked

shoulders
middle back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Facing a high pulley with a rope or dual handles attached, pull the weight directly towards your face, separating your hands as you do so. Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground.

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