Face Pull (Band)

How to do it

1. Anchor a resistance band at about face height and step back until it is under tension.
2. Start with your arms extended in front of you.
3. With your elbows high, pull the band toward your face by moving your upper arms out to the sides.
4. Rotate your forearms upward so your fists finish by your head.
5. Let the band back out under control.

Key cues

• Anchor at face height
• Elbows stay high
• Upper arms move out to the sides
• Fists finish by the head
• Return slowly

Common mistakes

• Letting the elbows drop low
• Pulling with the hands only and skipping the forearm rotation
• Letting the band snap back

Muscles worked

Primary

Rear delts

Secondary

Traps and side delts

Equipment

Resistance band and anchor point.

Variations

• Face Pull (Cable)

  Cable · Rear delts · Pull

References

1. StrengthLog: Banded Face Pull
2. BarBend: Face Pulls
3. Athlean-X: Do face pulls after every workout