Face Pull (Cable)

Primary: Shoulders
Secondary: Back, Forearms
Equipment: Cable
Type: Strength
Frames: 3

Face Pull (Cable), female athlete, 3 sequential frames — female

How to perform it

01 Set the cable pulley at roughly head height and attach a rope handle.
02 Grip the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and step back until the cable is under tension.
03 Stand tall with a staggered stance, arms extended in front of you at shoulder height.
04 Pull the rope toward your face, driving your elbows high and out to the sides.
05 Finish with your hands either side of your head and your shoulder blades squeezed together.
06 Return under control, keeping your shoulders down and your torso still.

In the API

GET /v1/exercises/face-pull-cable

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  "name": "Face Pull (Cable)",
  "primary_muscle": "shoulders",
  "equipment": "cable",
  "category": "strength",
  "frame_count": 3,
  "images": { "male": "…", "female": "…" }
}