Main muscle
Supporting
Beginner
Band face pull
Pulling a band towards your face with high elbows, for the rear shoulders and posture.
- Works
- Rear shouldersUpper backTraps
- Equipment
- Resistance band
How to do it
- 1Anchor the band at face height and hold it with both hands, palms down, arms straight.
- 2Step back until the band is tight.
- 3Pull the band towards your face, elbows high and hands moving apart.
- 4Return slowly until your arms are straight.
Coach's tips
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of each rep.
Other ways to train this
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.