Band Face Pull
Yellow or green band anchors at face height.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Movement
- Face pull · Standing
- Tracks
- Reps only
Works
Rear Delts Rhomboids Traps Shoulders Back Biceps Side Delts
How to do it
- Anchor a yellow or green band at face height.
- Grab the band with both hands using an overhand grip.
- Step back until tension exists in the band.
- Pull the band towards your face while flaring elbows out.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the motion.
- Slowly return your hands to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Pulling the band too low towards the chest.
- Keeping elbows tucked close to the ribs.
- Leaning forward excessively to generate momentum.
- Failing to fully retract the shoulder blades.
Tips
- Think about pulling your hands apart as you pull back.
- Keep your thumbs pointing behind you at the finish.
- Initiate the movement by driving your elbows up and out.
Details
- Base movement
- Face pull
- Arms
- Both
- Hand orientation
- Pronated (palms down / away)
- Body position
- Standing
- Facing
- Facing the anchor
