Cable station

Cable Face Pull

A rope-cable pull toward the face that combines shoulder movement and upper-back retraction for the rear deltoids, rhomboids and trapezius.
All equipment guides
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Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels forward and back.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Rear deltoid
Supporting
Rhomboids · Trapezius
PRIMARY
Rear deltoid
SUPPORTING
Rhomboids · Trapezius

How to set it up

1
Attach a rope near face height and select a light controlled load.
2
Step back into a stable stance with the arms extended.
3
Keep the ribs stacked rather than leaning away from the cable.

How the movement works

1
Pull the rope toward the face while the elbows travel out and the hands separate.
2
Reach forward slowly until the arms are long and the shoulder blades remain controlled.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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