Cable Face Pull

10 reps

Pull the rope toward your forehead, splitting your hands apart.

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SHOULDERS

Cable Face Pull

IntermediateCable

The Cable Face Pull targets the rear delts and upper back by pulling a rope toward your face at head height. The cable gives constant tension and lets you tweak the angle by adjusting the pulley or your distance from it. It's one of the best movements for shoulder health and building the often-underworked back of the shoulder.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Set a pulley to about chin height and attach a rope handle.

  2. 2

    Grab the rope with an overhand grip and step back into a staggered stance until the cable is taut.

  3. 3

    Start with your arms extended and roughly parallel to the floor, core braced.

  4. 4

    Bend your elbows and pull the rope toward your forehead, letting your hands spread apart as they arrive.

  5. 5

    Keep your elbows high and aim at your forehead rather than your chin, then return under control.

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