Face Pull
The shoulder-health exercise — undoes pressing, sitting, and phone-neck all at once.
Rear Delts, Upper BackCable + RopeBeginner
Setup
- Cable at face height, rope grip, thumbs toward you.
- Step back to tension, staggered stance.
How To Do It
- Pull the rope toward your eyes, splitting it apart at the end.
- Finish in a double-biceps pose position.
- Return slow.
Breathing
Exhale pulling.
Common Mistakes
- Rowing it to the chest — this goes to the FACE.
- Heavy and ugly — light and perfect wins here.
Coach Sam's cue: Pull apart, not just back.
Programming It
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|
| Strength | 3–5 | 4–6 | 2–3+ min |
| Muscle | 3–4 | 8–12 | 60–90 sec |
| Endurance / Conditioning | 2–3 | 15–20 | 30–45 sec |
Form guide for educational purposes — not medical advice. New to training or working around an issue? Apply for coaching and get a plan built for your body.