Exercise library
Back
Cable Face Pull
- Primary muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal pull
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Set a rope on a high pulley and grip both ends with palms facing in. Pull the rope toward your face while flaring your elbows high and squeezing your rear delts and upper back, then return under control.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the back — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Cable Rear Delt RowCableHorizontal pull
- Cable ShrugCableHorizontal pull
- Seated Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
- Single-Arm Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
- Standing Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
- Wide-Grip Seated Cable RowCableHorizontal pull
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the back: