Face Pull vs Cable Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Face Pull works multiple joints at once, Cable Front Raise isolates — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 2. See which fits your Shoulder day.
Compare the benefits of Face Pull and Cable Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Face Pull vs Cable Front Raise: 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 3,187 for Cable Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Face Pull and Cable Front Raise 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 Cable Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Face Pull | Cable Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts, biceps, and traps | front delts |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 12,306 sessions | 3,187 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 Cable Front Raise
Cable Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly raise your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder level.
For a full Cable Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Face Pull or Cable Front Raise?
Planfit users log Face Pull more often — 12,306 sessions against 3,187 for Cable Front Raise. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Face Pull and Cable Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Face Pull loads rear delts, biceps, and traps, and Cable Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Face Pull and Cable Front Raise need?
Face Pull needs a machine, and Cable Front Raise needs a machine.
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