Are Face Pulls Good for Upper-Body Strength?
Learn what face pulls contribute to upper-body strength, how they compare with rows and presses, and how to program them as accessory work.
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Learn what face pulls contribute to upper-body strength, how they compare with rows and presses, and how to program them as accessory work.
Learn how face pulls contribute to upper-back strength, why they work best as an accessory, and how to progress them alongside rows and pulldowns.
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