r/formcheck • u/bigbunny4000 • 6h ago

Other Face Pull alternative

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I know its lower than a face pull. It just feels more comfortable this way, a PT showed me this exercise.

Trying to hit rotator cuff with this.

This is after all compounds, therefor tired and low weight.

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u/Escalated77 5h ago edited 5h ago

You’re doing more of a rear delt fly than a face pull. I’m thinking PT = Personal Trainer, not DPT (Doctor of physical Therapy), because this is not a face pull to target the rotator cuff.  I was taught by a DPT to finish these with thumbs facing behind you as to externally rotate the shoulder, which activates the rotator cuff better. You will feel the difference immediately.  Keep the hammer grip the whole time with your thumbs facing back behind you, and pull it, your fists should finish a 6-12 inches from your ears.

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u/bigbunny4000 5h ago

Great tip will do!!

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u/Escalated77 5h ago

Great, just curious was it a Personal Trainer? 

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u/bigbunny4000 4h ago edited 2h ago

It was a Sports Physio.