Cable Standing Face Pull Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Brachioradialis, Teres Minor, Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Face Pull
How to: Cable Standing Face Pull
- Attach a rope handle to a cable machine at upper chest height.
- Grip the rope with both hands with your palms facing each other.
- Step back to create tension in the cable.
- Pull the rope towards your face, separating the ends to either side while keeping your elbows high.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can lead to poor form.
- Allowing the elbows to drop below shoulder level.
- Not fully retracting the shoulder blades.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or perform the exercise with resistance bands.
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your elbows high and maintain a neutral wrist position.
- Engage your core to avoid overarching your back during the exercise.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end of the pull.
Cable Standing Face Pull Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
face pull
cable
deltoids
upper body