Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull

Instructions

1
Stand facing the cable machine with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and core engaged. Position yourself at an appropriate distance where the cable is taut at arm's length.
2
Grasp the handle with a firm grip, arm extended upward and slightly forward. Maintain an upright torso posture with shoulders packed down and back.
3
Slowly allow the cable to pull your arm upward and forward in a controlled manner, maintaining a slight bend in the elbow. Feel the stretch through the latissimus dorsi as the arm extends overhead.
4
Drive the handle downward and backward by initiating the movement from the shoulder and engaging the lat muscle. Pull the handle toward your hip area until your arm reaches near your torso. Squeeze the lat at the bottom position and return to start position with control.

PRIMARY MUSCLESLatissimus Dorsi
SECONDARY MUSCLESTeres Major, Rhomboids, Posterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii
EQUIPMENTCable
DIFFICULTYIntermediate

Overview

The Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull is an incredibly effective Strength movement designed to fully engage the Latissimus Dorsi. By utilizing Cable, this exercise emphasizes a deep stretch and a powerful contraction, making it a cornerstone for anyone looking to optimize their Shoulders development.

Benefits

  • Improves overall Shoulders stability and proprioception during heavy loads.
  • Significantly enhances the structural integrity and power of the Latissimus Dorsi.
  • Reduces the likelihood of Shoulders injuries by reinforcing connective tissue strength.

Pro Tips

Control the eccentric (lowering) phase of the Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull for 3-4 seconds to drastically increase time under tension.

Muscle Anatomy

The primary driver is the Latissimus Dorsi. However, the movement also recruits Teres Major, Rhomboids, Posterior Deltoid, Biceps Brachii to maintain control of the Cable.

Exercise Variations

  • Dumbbell Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull
  • Cable Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull
  • Banded Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull

Beginner Tips

If you are new to the Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull, focus on mastering the movement pattern with zero weight before adding Cable.

Frequently Asked Questions