Face Pull / Rear Delt Pull
How to Do Face Pull / Rear Delt Pull
- Stand tall facing a pulley that has been adjusted to higher than head-height.
- Attach a rope or dual handles to the pulley and grab hold of each end with your palms facing your head.
- Engage your abs and pull the weight towards your face. Separate your hands as you pull.
Related Shoulders Exercises
Face Pull / Rear Delt Pull Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Face Pull / Rear Delt Pull targets shoulders and also works lower back. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: cable station.
Similar exercises
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