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Cable face pull

Pull rope toward eye level with elbows moving out.

Cable face pull — illustrative movement reference

Target muscles

Deltoids and upper-back stabilizers

Setup

Keep ribs stacked over pelvis and start with a manageable load.

Perform the move

Pull rope toward eye level with elbows moving out. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.

Why use it?

Strengthen the shoulder through a controlled range.

Common mistake

Arching the back

Alternative

Band pull-apart

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Use the setup, movement, common mistake and easier option above. A selected external demonstration for this exact variation has not been added yet.

Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.

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