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TRX Face Pull

The TRX Face Pull exercise targets shoulder and upper back muscles. Improving strength, stability, posture and shoulder mobility, it uses a TRX band to pull your body weight. Ideal for conditioning or rehab routines.

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TRX Face Pull instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand facing toward the TRX anchor point.

Grab the handles with an overhand grip and lean back, until your body is angled and you can fully extend your arms in front of you.

Bend your elbows and pull the handles towards your face, while keeping your body straight.

Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.

Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Stand facing toward the TRX anchor point.

Grab the handles with an overhand grip and lean back, until your body is angled and you can fully extend your arms in front of you.

Bend your elbows and pull the handles towards your face, while keeping your body straight.

Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.

Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Equipment needed

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Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

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Ladder

Machine

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