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Exercise

Band Face Pull

Also known as: banded face pull, resistance band face pull

Band Face Pull is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: posterior deltoid. Also works: rhomboids, middle back, traps and lower traps. Equipment: bands.

EquipmentBands
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPull
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. Anchor a band at face height and hold the ends with an overhand grip, arms straight in front of you; step back until the band is taut.
  2. Pull the band toward your face, leading with the elbows high and wide.
  3. At the end, rotate your hands back so your fists finish beside your ears, squeezing the shoulder blades together.
  4. Return under control and repeat.

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Band Y-Raise
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Alternatives with other equipment

Face Pull
Cable
Posterior deltoid
Anti-Gravity Press
Barbell
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Reverse Flyes
Dumbbell
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Smith Machine Rear Delt Row
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Backward Medicine Ball Throw
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Reverse Machine Flyes
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