Face Pull vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Face Pull more often — 12,306 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Face Pull and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Face Pull vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Face Pull more often — 12,306 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Face Pull and Arm Walking Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Face Pull and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Face Pull | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts, biceps, and traps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 12,306 sessions | 172 sessions |
How to Do Face Pull
Face Pull Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please pull the grip up towards your ear.
- 2. When pulling, make sure not to excessively fold your scapula.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your wings, the trapezius muscle will be used instead of the rear shoulder, so please be careful.
For a full Face Pull guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Face Pull exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Face Pull or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Face Pull more often — 12,306 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Face Pull and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Face Pull loads rear delts, biceps, and traps, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Face Pull and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Face Pull needs a machine, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Face Pull is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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