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Cable Face Pull

An isolation exercise that targets the rear deltoids and upper back muscles through a pulling motion toward the face, helping to improve posture and shoulder health.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Stand facing the cable machine with cable set at eye level. Grasp the rope attachment with both hands and pull it toward your face while keeping your elbows high and squeezing your shoulder blades together.

Starting Position

Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart, cable set at eye level, and grasp the rope attachment with both hands.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with arms extended toward the cable machine, maintaining the same stance and grip throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your elbows high, squeeze your shoulder blades, pull toward your face, maintain upright posture, control the movement

Common Mistakes

Using too much weight, not squeezing shoulder blades, poor posture, incomplete range of motion, using momentum

Progression Tips

Increase weight gradually, add pause at peak contraction, perform variations, incorporate tempo changes, try different hand positions.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, focus on form over weight, perform with resistance bands, reduce range of motion, practice shoulder blade squeezes.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience shoulder or neck pain. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement. Ensure the cable is properly secured.