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Face Pull

Pull the cable handles toward the sides of your face while keeping your body steady. Watch from two angles.

Cable machine · Dual handles11-second video2 viewing angles

Two points to remember

Reach forward with control
Pull beside your face
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Face Pull video demonstration

Pull the cable handles toward the sides of your face while keeping your body steady. Watch from two angles.

Rear view

Watch the rear view

Face Pull video demonstration · Rear view

Rear view of the same movement using two cable handles.

Target muscles

Rear deltoids and upper back

The shoulder rotators help guide the movement.

How to do it

  1. Set the cable handles around head height or slightly higher and step back into a steady stance.
  2. Pull the handles toward the sides of your face, keeping your elbows raised and wrists in line with your forearms.
  3. Return slowly without arching your lower back or letting the weight pull you forward.

Finish with your hands beside your face.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning farther back to move the weight.
  • Arching your lower back or shrugging your neck tight.
  • Rushing the return or losing control of the handles.