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Face pull

Works the rear delts, traps. Equipment: Cable + rope.

Face pull, start position
Fig. 1 — Start
Face pull, end position
Fig. 2 — End

Step by step

  1. 01Rope at face height, pull to the eyes.
  2. 02Elbows high, thumbs back.
  3. 03Squeeze then release slowly.

Common mistake

Going too heavy and shrugging.

Start with a weight you can lift with good form for all your reps. If you feel sharp pain, stop. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist before starting. Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).Report an error.