Face Pull (Cable) Guide
- Exercise Type: Isolation - focuses on targeting and isolating specific muscle groups, allowing for targeted muscle development.
- Targeted Muscle Groups:
- primary: back deltoids
- secondary: trapezius, upper back
How to perform?
How to perform: Attach a rope to a high cable and pull toward your forehead while externally rotating the shoulders so the hands finish near the ears. Use a controlled 2-second pull and emphasize a full scapular retraction at the end of each rep. Maintain an upright torso and engaged core.
Muscles worked, common mistakes, and benefits: Primary muscles worked are the rear deltoids and upper traps with secondary involvement of the rotator cuff and upper back. Common mistakes include pulling with the hands or letting the elbows drop; focus on leading with the elbows and maintaining proper form. Face pulls improve shoulder health, posture, and upper-back detail.
Variations
This exercise doesn't have any variations
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