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    Cable Face Pull
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    CABLE FACE PULL

    Essential rear-delt and rotator cuff exercise to balance pressing volume and shoulder health.

    KEY TARGETS
    • Primary MuscleShoulders
    • EquipmentCable
    AVOID MISTAKES
    • • Rapid descent without control
    • • Improper bracing / lost tension
    • • Inconsistent range of motion

    Setup

    Rope attachment at face height. Light-to-moderate load, neutral grip, elbows high.

    Execution

    Pull rope to face while externally rotating shoulders; hands end by ears.

    Exercise technique image

    Key Cues

    • Elbows high

    • Separate the rope

    • Pause at contraction

    • Stay upright

    • Control the return

    Common Mistakes

    • Too much weight

    • Elbows dropping

    • No external rotation

    • Leaning back

    • Rushing reps

    Programming

    2-4 sets of 12-20 reps, 2-4x per week.

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