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Face Pull (Cable)

The cable face pull is an exercise that targets the upper back, shoulders, and rear deltoids. Using a cable machine, it helps improve posture, shoulder health, and upper body strength.

Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight

Shoulders

Cable

1. Setup: Attach a rope handle to a high pulley at or above eye level and stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
2. Grip: Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and step back to create tension with arms fully extended.
3. Starting Position: Maintain a slight bend in your knees, engage your core, keep your back straight, and chest up.
4. Execution: Pull the rope towards your face, keeping elbows high and squeezing shoulder blades together. Rotate your arms slightly so palms face the floor at the end of the pull.
5. Return: Slowly extend arms back to the starting position and repeat

Diagram of the muscles activated:

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