Cable Standing Face Pull Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Cable Seated Face Pull (with Rope)
Cable Standing Face Pull (with Rope)
Palm Press Back
Ring Face Pull
Lying Prone W to Y
Cable Standing Crossover High Reverse Fly
Cable Kneeling Rear Delt Row (with Rope)
Band Narrow Grip High Row
Cable Rear Delt Row (with Rope)
Band Standing Rear Delt Row
Resistance Band Half Kneeling Face Pull
Rear Fly Stepback
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Cable Standing Face Pull trains
Primary Deltoid Posterior Rhomboids
Secondary Biceps Brachii Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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