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Ring Face Pull
A face pull using gymnastic rings for adjustable resistance and improved shoulder health.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- posterior deltoid · rhomboids · trapezius
- Goals
- hypertrophy · rehabilitation
- Equipment
- Gymnastic rings
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Grip the rings and lean back so your body is at an angle.
- Pull the rings toward your face, flaring elbows to the sides.
- Hold briefly, then return.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Adjust your body angle to control difficulty.
- Externally rotate your arms at the top.