Suspender Face Pull Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Posterior
- Equipment
- Suspension
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Posterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Lateral, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Face Pull with Suspension Trainer
How to: Suspender Face Pull
- Attach the suspension trainer securely at shoulder height.
- Stand facing the anchor, holding the handles with both hands.
- Step back until your arms are fully extended and you feel a slight tension.
- Pull the handles towards your face, keeping your elbows high and squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Hold briefly at the top before slowly returning to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to drop too low.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not maintaining a neutral spine.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with reduced resistance if necessary.
- Use a lower suspension anchor point for an easier pull.
Tips
- Keep your elbows high and stationary during the pull.
- Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Suspender Face Pull Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
pull
fitness
suspension
upper body