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Face Pull (Cable).

Pulling exercise for rear delts and upper back health.

BeginnerCable Machine
Face Pull (Cable)
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
15–20
Rest
30–60
Muscles
Primary
Rear delts · Traps · Rhomboids
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Set rope attachment at face height

  2. Step 02

    Grip rope with thumbs up

  3. Step 03

    Pull toward face keeping elbows high

  4. Step 04

    Squeeze rear delts at top

  5. Step 05

    Return slowly

  6. Step 06

    Repeat

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Avoid shrugging traps

  • Externally rotate wrists at top

  • Keep core braced