Cable face pull
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Cable face pull. Pull toward your face, separating the ends toward either side of your head. Return slowly.
How to do this exercise: Cable face pullSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Set a rope around face height, take a stable stance and grip both ends.
- Make the movement
Pull toward your face, separating the ends toward either side of your head. Return slowly.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not reach your head toward the rope or arch your lower back.
Log the number shown on the machine. Pulley ratios vary, so compare results on the same machine.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Machine-displayed load
Main muscles
Rear deltoids, Upper back
Supporting muscles
Trapezius
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Set a rope around face height, take a stable stance and grip both ends.
- Pull toward your face, separating the ends toward either side of your head. Return slowly.
Common mistakes
- Do not reach your head toward the rope or arch your lower back.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.