Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Face Pull
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in Face Pull
Instructions
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Face Pull
Facing a high pulley with a rope or dual handles attached, pull the weight directly towards your face, separating your hands as you do so. Keep your upper arms parallel to the ground.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Face Pull is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Face Pull for a greater challenge.