Rear delts exercise
Loop Band Face Pull
Arm opening for rear delts and upper back. The band gives resistance throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleRear delts
- Also worksUpper back
- EquipmentResistance band
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Rear delts
- Upper back
- Resistance band
How to do the Loop Band Face Pull
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Anchor the band at face height and hold one end in each hand, with your thumbs pointing toward you.
- Step back until the band is taut with your arms straight and your torso upright.
- Pull toward your face, separating your hands and keeping your elbows high, until they're next to your ears.
- Hold for a second with your shoulder blades together and return slowly, without letting the band pull you.
Muscles worked
Common Loop Band Face Pull mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Loop Band Face Pull, and how to fix it.
You anchor the band low and end up pulling toward your chest.
Anchor the band at face height and bring your hands toward your ears.
The elbows stay low and the pull turns into a row.
Raise your elbows to shoulder height and finish with your hands at the sides of your head.
You finish with your thumbs down and without rotating your arms.
At the end, rotate your forearms up until your hands are higher than your elbows.
Alternatives to the Loop Band Face Pull
They work the rear delts with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Loop Band Reverse FlyRear delts · Resistance band
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Loop Band Face Pull work?
The Loop Band Face Pull works mainly the rear delts. It also works the upper back.