Dumbbell Bent-Over Face Pull Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Cable Standing Face Pull (with Rope)
Cable Seated Face Pull (with Rope)
Palm Press Back
Band Face Pull
Lying Prone W to Y
Dumbbell Bent-Over Reverse Row
Dumbbell Prone Full Can Exercise
Cable Standing Rear Delt Row (with Rope)
Floor T Raise
Cable One-Arm Lateral Bent-Over
Seated Pulse Back Squeeze
Suspender Face Pull
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 Dumbbell Bent-Over Face Pull trains
Primary Deltoid Posterior Trapezius Middle Fibers
Secondary Infraspinatus Rhomboids Teres Minor
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