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Band face pull

A compound exercise for the rear delts and upper back, with help from the traps, biceps. Equipment: resistance bands.

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WorksRear deltsUpper backTrapsBiceps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Anchor a band at head height, hands thumbs back.
  2. Pull to the eyebrows, elbows high
  3. Squeeze the shoulder blades

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