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Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull

Expert Advice

Keep your wrist straight and focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together to maximize rear deltoid engagement.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Set the cable to upper chest height and attach a single handle.
  2. Stand facing the cable machine, grab the handle with one hand, and step back into a staggered stance.
  3. Pull the handle towards your face, keeping your elbow high and wrist straight.
  4. Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension on the cable.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.

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Muscles Worked

Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Shoulders
Shoulders100%
Equipment
Cable
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
100%Shoulders

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull work?
Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull primarily targets the Shoulders. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing One Arm Face Pull is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.