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Band Face Pull

A band exercise for the posterior deltoid.

  • Shoulders
  • Band

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Muscles worked

MainPosterior deltoid
AlsoUpper back, Infraspinatus

Setup

A band anchored at face height.

How to do it well

  • Pull the band toward the face, hands apart
  • Elbows high and wide
  • Squeeze the shoulder blades, then let it out slowly

Common mistakes

  • Pulling to the chest
  • Leaning back

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.