Cable Face Pull

Shoulders · Cable · Beginner

How to do it

1. Set a cable pulley around upper-chest to face height and attach a rope handle.
2. Grip the rope with both hands and step back until your arms are extended with light tension on the cable.
3. Stand tall with your core braced and shoulders down.
4. Pull the rope toward your face, driving your elbows out and back.
5. Squeeze your rear delts and upper back without leaning backward.
6. Slowly extend your arms to return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Delts
Secondary: Traps, Upper Back, Rotator Cuff, Biceps

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