Exercise guide

Cable Face Pull.

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles at work

Front
Back
PrimaryShoulders
SecondaryTraps, Upper Back

Make every rep count.

  1. 01

    Set the cable to about upper‑chest/face height and grab the rope with an overhand (pronated) grip.

  2. 02

    Step back to create tension and take a split stance for stability. Start with arms straight out in front and shoulders down.

  3. 03

    Inhale, then pull the rope toward your face, leading with elbows high and out (aim to bring your hands to either side of your cheeks).

  4. 04

    Pause briefly, squeezing your upper back and rear delts—avoid shrugging or arching your lower back.

  5. 05

    Slowly return to the start under control and repeat for the prescribed reps, keeping tension on the cable throughout.

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