The Resistance Band Face Pull is a strength training exercise that targets the muscles of the upper back, particularly the rear deltoids, rhomboids, and external rotators. It is an effective exercise for improving shoulder health, posture, and upper back strength. The face pull is performed by pulling the resistance band towards your face at shoulder height while retracting your shoulder blades.
First, grab one end of a band in one hand, wrap it around something that won’t move or break and grab the other end in the other hand. Be sure to attach it at chest height.
You should position yourself facing toward the anchor point and with your hands straight in front of you pointing at the anchor. Make sure you are far enough away that there is no slack in this position.
This is the starting position.
First, pull your shoulders back followed by your elbows and hands so each hand comes up towards your ears, Keep pulling through the full range of movement or as far as you can with the elbows and hands high throughout. Then return the arms back to their original position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.
If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands D-Ring Aids and a Carabiner to make this exercise as safe as possible.