You're Not Working Your Rear Delts: FACE PULLS
Sat Aug 30 2025
Face pulls are a great addition to your shoulder exercises. BUT are your face pulls actually hitting your rear delts—or are your traps and biceps taking over?
In this video, we dive deep into how to perform face pulls with proper form to target your rear delts more effectively. Many people unknowingly make common mistakes during this shoulder exercise—like using momentum, recruiting too much trap or bicep, or using the wrong rope length—that significantly reduce its impact.
Whether you're training for size, symmetry, or strength, activating the correct muscles is key. You’ll learn how to fix posture, avoid swinging, minimize trap and bicep involvement, and maximize rear deltoid engagement. We’ll also cover whether you should perform face pulls standing or seated depending on your training goals—and why using two ropes instead of one can make a huge difference.
Want to make your rear delt training more effective? This video includes techniques like pause reps, unilateral cable work, and other advanced tips to help you truly isolate and grow your rear delts. These are perfect additions to your back day or shoulder workout routine.
If you're serious about fitness and want better results from your training, watch till the end. Have questions about your form or want a video on other shoulder exercises? Drop them in the comments!
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Face pulls are a great addition to your shoulder exercises. BUT are your face pulls actually hitting your rear delts—or are your traps and biceps taking over? In this video, we dive deep into how to perform face pulls with proper form to target your rear delts more effectively. Many people unknowingly make common mistakes during this shoulder exercise—like using momentum, recruiting too much trap or bicep, or using the wrong rope length—that significantly reduce its impact. Whether you're training for size, symmetry, or strength, activating the correct muscles is key. You’ll learn how to fix posture, avoid swinging, minimize trap and bicep involvement, and maximize rear deltoid engagement. We’ll also cover whether you should perform face pulls standing or seated depending on your training goals—and why using two ropes instead of one can make a huge difference. Want to make your rear delt training more effective? This video includes techniques like pause reps, unilateral cable work, and other advanced tips to help you truly isolate and grow your rear delts. These are perfect additions to your back day or shoulder workout routine. If you're serious about fitness and want better results from your training, watch till the end. Have questions about your form or want a video on other shoulder exercises? Drop them in the comments! #reardelts #facepulls #shoulderworkout #gymworkout #fitness #gym - SUBSCRIBE to the Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@ifbbprohtj LISTEN to the Podcast: For Health and Happiness Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/bm/podcast/for-health-happiness/id1799468531 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qo2jbThiMEqNSOlqW3Jse?si=1eacddefac9f4569 FOLLOW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbprohtj/ Movie/TV Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/@HafidTJames Couple Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelandHaf IFBB Pro Hafid James. Here, I give my thoughts on health and fitness. Providing tips and insight into things that I hope will help you reach your goals! I will also share my journey as a professional bodybuilder as well share stories and accomplishments of my personal training and healthy lifestyle clients The information shared is for educational purposes and not medical advice, and people should consult their clinicians before making any changes to their medical conditions. Come join Women Wellness Q&A live every Wednesday 12:30pm (Bermuda time)! Support the show Please follow me on my other social media platforms to see more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifbbprohtj/ YouTube Work Page: https://www.youtube.com/@ifbbprohtj YouTube Movie Review Page: https://www.youtube.com/@HafidTJames - This information is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. You should also consult your clinicians before making any changes to your medical conditions.