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Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull

Strengthen your upper back and improve posture. Cable Face Pulls target key muscles, promoting shoulder health and stability.

The Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: cable handle attachment or cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Handle Attachment
Cable Handle Attachment
Cable Machine
Cable Machine

Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)

Secondary

Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)

How to do the Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull

  1. Setup:

    • Adjust the pulleys on the cable machine to a height that is approximately at your face level.

    • Attach the handles to both pulleys.

  2. Positioning:

    • Stand facing the cable machine, with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    • Hold one handle in each hand, maintaining a supinated grip (palms facing you).

    • Step back slightly to create tension in the cables, and keep your arms fully extended in front of you.

  3. Starting Position:

    • Stand tall with your chest up and shoulders back.

    • Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the exercise.

  4. Movement:

    • Simultaneously pull the handles towards your face, leading with your elbows and keeping them high.

    • As you pull, rotate your forearms so that your palms continue facing you (supinated).

    • Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement to fully engage the upper back muscles.

  5. Return:

    • Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, allowing the cables to pull you forward while maintaining control.

    • Ensure to keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement.

  6. Repetitions:

    • Perform 10-15 repetitions for 2-3 sets, resting for 30-60 seconds between sets.

Tips:

  • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed to maximize muscle engagement.

  • Avoid using momentum; the pull should be smooth and deliberate.

  • Adjust the weight on the cable machine as needed to ensure proper form without straining.

Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull work?

The Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and posterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull?

Cable handle attachment or cable machine.

Is the Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Standing Supinated Face Pull variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Cable Reverse 45-Degree Fly, Cable Half Kneeling Face Pull, Cable Rope-Handle High-Pulley Pull and Cable Seated Face Pull.

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