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Shoulders · Cable

Face Pull

A compound movement that trains your shoulders, done with a cable. Your middle back helps out.

Face Pull, starting positionFace Pull, end position

Muscles you'll work

Face Pull muscles worked, front viewFace Pull muscles worked, back view
ShouldersPrimaryMiddle BackSecondary

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground.

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Cable Rear Delt FlyCable Seated Lateral RaiseFront Cable RaiseLateral Raise (Cable)
EquipmentCable
TypeCompound
Push or pullPull
LevelIntermediate

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