Face Pulls
beginner Accessory
Primary Rear delts
Secondary
Traps Rotator cuff
Equipment
cable machine
Table of Contents
Set a cable machine with a rope attachment at face height. Pull the rope toward your face, separating the ends as you pull. Squeeze your rear delts and external rotators at peak contraction.
Pro Tips
- Essential for shoulder health — do these regularly
- Pull to your face, not your chest
- Focus on external rotation at the end of each rep
Useful tools
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Log every set, track progressive overload, and get automatic rest timers — all built around the exercises you actually do.
