Exercise
Face pull
A face pull for your rear shoulders and upper back, with the pulley set high.
- Target muscles
- Rear shoulders, Upper back
- Pulley and attachment
- High
- Movement
- Pull
Image slot · 1:1 diagram[Diagram: Face pull from a wheelchair, showing pulley position and line of pull]
How to do it
Starting position
Starting position in the chair: distance from the machine, brakes, posture
- Numbered steps to be supplied and checked
Coaching cues
- Coaching cues
Common mistakes
- Common mistakes
Adaptations
- Limited grip
- adaptation
- One-sided weakness
- adaptation
Safety: Start light and stop if you feel pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness. If you have a health condition, check with your clinician before starting a new exercise programme.