How to Do Face Pull: Step by Step
- Set cable at upper chest height with rope attachment
- Pull rope toward face, separating ends past ears
- Squeeze shoulder blades together, externally rotate
- Hold the contraction for a second
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too much weight and leaning back
- Pulling to chest instead of face
- Not externally rotating at the end
Face Pull Tips
- Think about 'spreading the rope apart' at the end of each rep
- Keep your elbows above your wrists throughout the movement
- Use lighter weight — this is a rehab/prehab movement, not a power exercise
- Do face pulls every upper body day for shoulder health
Muscles Worked
rear deltsrotator cufftraps
Equipment
cable machine
Tracking
Count reps