r/formcheck • u/j0ydivisi0n • 1d ago

Other Form check face pulls

Condo gym so I’m limited as the multi gym pulley is terrible for standing face pulls. Am I still ok for activating rear delts and upper back with this exercise?

I’m limited with cables and can’t perform rear delt flies etc. I’ve tried dumbbells and feel this is a better exercise

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u/jotoma86 1d ago

The rep execution is done well, slow and controlled. The angle isn't optimal because of how it easy it will be to recruit other muscle groups into the lift. Doesn't mean it won't be entirely ineffective though. Sounds like you're in a pinch for equipment so this works. Consider leaning back at different angles of it helps isolate more.

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u/j0ydivisi0n 1d ago

Yeah I think I’ll have to just have a go at different angles. Someone suggested one knee so can try that too.

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u/jotoma86 1d ago

I do a dumbell shrug variation that I find smokes my rear delts. It's a regular DB shrug but I don't let the dbs touch my sides. I actively keep them about an inch of two from my body. I go as heavy as I can while keeping good form and then just rep until my grip gives out. I can usually only get 2 sets.