How to do Face Pulls:
- Hold the rope with an overhand (externally rotated) grip, with your thumbs up.
- Take a few steps back from the tower to extend the cable. Keep a strong athletic stance, activating your core and glutes.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together to pull the handles of the rope in toward your face. Hold the position for 2 seconds.
- Return to the starting position, making sure to keep your shoulders up.
The face pull is probably one of the most underrated exercises in the gym. I did not start doing it until about a few years ago when I was working out with someone and he showed me this great move. It is easy and doesn’t require much. If your gym has a cable machine with the twin rope attachment, you are good to go.
You want to put the cable at about eye level. Crank out this exercise and feel the burn build up in your upper back and shoulders. This is a great workout to incorporate into your back and shoulder routine if you are looking to build a bigger back and broader shoulders.
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