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Rotator cuff

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Lifter doing a rope face pull at the top of the rep

11 August 20263 min read

What Muscles the Face Pull Actually Works

The face pull works the rear deltoids, upper back, and rotator cuff. Small changes in elbow path, torso angle, and finish position shift what you feel most.

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