Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Cable

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersCable

    Face Pull

    The face pull targets the rear deltoids and upper back muscles using a cable machine and rope attachment. It requires proper form to effectively engage the shoulders and upper back while maintaining core stability.

    Also Works

    TrapeziusRhomboidsBiceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    2. 2

      Hold the cable attachment with both hands, palms facing each other, and step back to create tension in the cable.

    3. 3

      Keep your back straight and your core engaged.

    4. 4

      Pull the cable towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

    5. 5

      Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the cable back to the starting position.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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