Cable rope face pull

Traps · cable. Pull the rope toward your face, spreading your hands, without arching your back.

Illustrative model of the cable rope face pull
Illustrative demo; it doesn't assess your form.

Main muscle: Traps

Also works: shoulders · back

Equipment: cable

Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control.

Spin it in 3D with your free account ↗

How to do it

  1. Pull the rope toward your face, spreading your hands, without arching your back.
  2. Cable at face height or slightly higher; elbows high.
  3. Finish with your hands by your ears and shoulder blades together; return slowly.

Common mistakes

Alternative

No equipment, or want to switch it up: Bent-over reverse fly.

Log it in one message

Type or say: “Did 3x10 face pull on level 6.”

Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.

FAQ

What muscles does the cable rope face pull work?

Main: traps. Also working: shoulders and back.

How many sets and reps of face pull?

Typical: 2–4 sets of 10–15 with control. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the machine's number.

How do I log face pull in Fituba?

In your account, open Train, pick Face pull and add its sets, reps and load; or type “Did 3x10 face pull on level 6” and Fituba logs your weights session.

Sources and limits

Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Traps). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.

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