Back exercise

Face Pull

How to do the Face Pull with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Fasten a rope handle in a high position on a cable pulley. Grip the ropes with an overhand grip, and take a step or two back. With elbows held high, pull the rope towards you by letting your upper arms move straight out towards your sides, while simultaneously rotating your…
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Illustration showing the Face Pull
Targets

Muscles worked

Back muscle Back Primary Biceps muscle Biceps Secondary Forearms muscle Forearms Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Hilo pulley cable Hilo pulley cable
Technique

How to do the Face Pull

  1. 1 Fasten a rope handle in a high position on a cable pulley. Grip the ropes with an overhand grip, and take a step or two back.
  2. 2 With elbows held high, pull the rope towards you by letting your upper arms move straight out towards your sides, while simultaneously rotating your forearms up.
  3. 3 Return with control to the starting position, by letting your arms move forward again.