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Cable Face Pull demonstration

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Strength / Cable

Cable Face Pull

A cable exercise targeting the rear deltoids and external rotators.

Equipment

Cable

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Traps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Attach a rope to a high cable pulley.

  2. 02

    Pull the rope toward your face, separating the ends.

  3. 03

    Squeeze your rear deltoids and external rotators.

  4. 04

    Return to the starting position with control.

  5. 05

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.