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Band face pull

Pull a band anchored at head height toward your face to strengthen the backs of your shoulders and upper back.

BeginnerResistance bandLow impactSuggested: 15 reps

How to do it

  1. Anchor a band at head height and hold one end in each hand with your arms straight.
  2. Step back until the band is taut and stand tall.
  3. Pull the band toward your face, driving your elbows high and out.
  4. Pause with your hands beside your ears, then slowly straighten your arms.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows at or above shoulder height.
  • Think about pulling the band apart as you pull it in.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: moderateShoulders: strongChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: moderateShoulders: strongUpper back: moderateLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: not workedForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
ShouldersUpper backTraps

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