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Face Pull

Face Pull is a intermediate strength exercise using cable. It works the shoulders, with help from the middle back.

intermediatecablepull movementcompoundstrength

Main muscles
shoulders
Also works
middle back

How to do it

  1. Facing a high pulley with a rope or dual handles attached, pull the weight directly towards your face, separating your hands as you do so. Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground.

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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).