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Cable Face Pull
A cable exercise targeting the rear deltoids and external rotators.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- posterior deltoid · rhomboids · trapezius
- Goals
- hypertrophy · rehabilitation
- Equipment
- Cable machine
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Attach a rope to a high cable pulley.
- Pull the rope toward your face, separating the ends.
- Squeeze your rear deltoids and external rotators.
- Return to the starting position with control.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your elbows high, roughly in line with your shoulders.
- Choose a light weight and prioritize control over load.
- Avoid leaning back or shrugging your shoulders as you pull.