Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull Exercise Guide

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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
One Arm Face Pull

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull

  1. Attach a cable handle to the low pulley on a cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine, holding the handle with one hand.
  3. Rotate your shoulder to bring your elbow up to shoulder height, keeping your elbow bent.
  4. Pull the handle towards your face, keeping your upper arms parallel to the ground.
  5. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
  6. Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.

Common Mistakes

  • Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
  • Not fully retracting the shoulder blades.
  • Rounding the back during the pull.

Modifications

  • Perform seated or kneeling to reduce lower back strain.
  • Use lighter weights or resistance bands if needed.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
  • Ensure your shoulder blades are retracted at the start of the exercise.
  • Control the movement to maintain tension on the target muscles.

Tags

shoulders
strength
face pull
cable
posterior deltoids
upper body