Reviewed exercise · beginner

Cable Face Pull

A accessory isolation movement for shoulders, back.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

10–25 reps

Also trains

biceps

Set up

Set a rope near face height and take a stable stance.

Execute

Pull toward the face while separating the rope ends.

Return with control without allowing the torso to drift forward.

Coaching cues

• Hands finish beside the face.
• Elbows stay open.

Common mistakes

• Using excessive load and leaning back.
• Pulling the rope toward the chest.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.