Face Pull
Face Pull is a cable pull exercise for the shoulders, and it also works the back. If you cannot do it, Barbell Upright Row or Battle Ropes are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Shoulders · main
Back
How to do it
- Set a rope at upper-chest to eye height, step back and hold it with straight arms.
- Pull the rope towards your face, your hands finishing beside your ears.
- Spread the rope apart and squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Return slowly to straight arms.
Watch out: Leaning back and using body weight instead of your rear delts.
Alternatives
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