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Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull
Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull is an intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the upper back (back), with the shoulders and forearms assisting. It needs a suspension trainer. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 5.5 calories per minute.
- Target
- Upper Back
- Body part
- Back
- Equipment
- Suspension Trainer
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Pull
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 5.5 kcal
Primary muscles
- Upper Back · Rhomboids, Trapezius
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Forearms · Brachioradialis
How to do Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull
- Adjust the suspension trainer handles to about chest height. Stand facing the handles with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the handles with your arms extended straight in front of you and palms facing each other.
- Engage your core and lean back slightly, keeping your body straight from head to heels.
- Pull the handles towards your face, bending your elbows and flaring them out to the sides until your hands are at face level.
- Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily: exhale as you pull the handles towards your face and inhale as you return to the starting position.
- Focus on using your upper back and shoulder muscles to perform the pull, avoiding excessive use of your arms.
- Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid shrugging them towards your ears.
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Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull FAQ
What muscles does Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull work?
Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull mainly works the upper back in the back (Rhomboids and Trapezius). The shoulders and forearms work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull?
You need a suspension trainer.
How many sets and reps of Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler back exercises.
How many calories does Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull burn?
About 5.5 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 4.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 55 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Suspension Trainer With Grips Face Pull?
Other exercises for the upper back include Band Face Pull, Resistance Band Face Pull, Jump Rope Face Pull and Resistance Band Pull Apart.
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