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Cable Face Pull with Rotation

beginner Cable

Face pull with an external rotation component for shoulder health.

Primary Muscles

Rear delts

Secondary Muscles

External rotators Rhomboids

Instructions

Face pull to nose level, then at end position externally rotate both hands upward like a goal post.

Common Mistakes

Not completing the external rotation, pulling too low, elbows dropping.

Variations

  • Face Pull
  • Band Pull-Apart
  • Rear Delt Fly