How to do Face Pull
Secondary muscles
How to do it
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Facing a high pulley with a rope or dual handles attached, pull the weight directly towards your face, separating your hands as you do so. Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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Ready-made programs with this exercise
Gyms and trainers on GamGym can import these programs as their own templates and assign them to members.
- Workout program
Upper/Lower 4 Days
Two upper and two lower sessions a week, so each muscle group is trained twice. The first pair is heavier compound work, the second pair higher reps. Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri works well.
Muscle gain · Intermediate · Gym · 4 days a week · 8 weeks
- Workout program
Push/Pull/Legs 6 Days
Pull, push, legs, repeat, then a rest day. Each day opens with a main barbell lift followed by higher-rep accessories for volume. For members who can train six days a week and recover well.
Muscle gain · Intermediate · Gym · 6 days a week · 12 weeks
- Workout program
Push/Pull/Legs 3 Days
The classic PPL compressed into three days. Each muscle group gets one well-loaded session a week. For busy members or those building up to a six-day split.
Muscle gain · Beginner · Gym · 3 days a week · 8 weeks
- Workout program
Body Part Split 5 Days
One body part per day: chest, back, shoulders, legs, arms. High volume per muscle once a week. The most familiar gym layout, suited to intermediate members who know the basics.
Muscle gain · Intermediate · Gym · 5 days a week · 8 weeks
- Workout program
Wave Percentage Program 4 Days
One main lift per day: overhead press, deadlift, bench, squat. The main lift follows a four-week wave of fives, threes, and a deload, computed from 90% of the true max. Slow, long-lasting progress.
Strength · Intermediate · Gym · 4 days a week · 12 weeks
- Workout program
Glute Focus 4 Days
Two glute-dominant lower days, one glute/hamstring volume day and one upper day. Hip thrusts and RDLs anchor the plan. The most requested layout among female members, but suitable for anyone.
Muscle gain · Intermediate · Gym · 4 days a week · 10 weeks