Band Face Pull Repeatable AMRAP
band face pull wod
AMRAP 12
8-12 Band Face Pull reps
8 controlled air squats
Keep every round within a consistent pace
Resistance Bands
Band Face Pull — Technique Guide
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By Borja Bes — CrossFit Athlete & Hyrox Finisher
Band Face Pull is controlled upper-back accessory work that combines a row with external shoulder rotation. Equipment: Resistance band, Secure anchor. To establish a repeatable position, anchor the band around face height and take a thumbs-toward-you grip with the arms long. From there, pull the hands toward the temples, separate them as the elbows travel wide, and finish without arching the lower back. The movement belongs in deliberate strength, accessory, or compatible conditioning work rather than being added randomly for novelty. Use light tension and a smooth tempo; this is not a movement to yank rapidly under fatigue. Select resistance that preserves the intended pattern from the first repetition to the last.
Quick answer
Band Face Pull is controlled upper-back accessory work that combines a row with external shoulder rotation. Use repeatable sets of Band Face Pull and scale before breathing speed causes range of motion or control to disappear.
Muscles Worked
Rear deltoidsRhomboidsRotator cuffMid trapezius
Equipment
Resistance bandSecure anchor
Best For, Avoid If, and Scaling
| Best for | Band Face Pull conditioning when the goal is repeatable output through rear deltoids and rhomboids, with a version that matches the athlete's current capacity. |
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| Avoid if | Avoid or scale Band Face Pull if pain changes the movement or the intended position cannot be controlled. Correct this common fault before adding volume: skipping the setup details: anchor the band around face height and take a thumbs-toward-you grip with the arms long. |
| Scaling | Stand closer to the anchor or use a lighter band. |
How to Do the Band Face Pull
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Prepare the equipment and space: anchor the band around face height and take a thumbs-toward-you grip with the arms long.
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Brace before creating tension and confirm that the working joints feel comfortable.
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Perform the repetition: pull the hands toward the temples, separate them as the elbows travel wide, and finish without arching the lower back.
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Pause briefly in the strongest position instead of using momentum to rush through it.
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Return under control, reset balance and tension, then begin the next repetition.
Common Mistakes
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Skipping the setup details: anchor the band around face height and take a thumbs-toward-you grip with the arms long.
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Using more resistance than can be controlled through the complete range.
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Turning a strength or accessory movement into a rushed conditioning repetition.
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Ignoring the main safety boundary: Use light tension and a smooth tempo; this is not a movement to yank rapidly under fatigue.
Coaching Tips
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Focus on this action: pull the hands toward the temples, separate them as the elbows travel wide, and finish without arching the lower back.
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Use a smooth return; the eccentric phase should look as organised as the working phase.
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End the set when posture, joint alignment, or anchor stability changes.
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Progress tension or load only after every repetition follows the same path.
Scaling Options
Easier / Beginner
Stand closer to the anchor or use a lighter band.
Harder / Advanced
Add a two-second end-range hold or perform a tall-kneeling variation.
Training Examples
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Band Face Pull Conditioning Intervals
band face pull conditioning
Every 3:00 x 6 rounds
8-12 Band Face Pull reps
8 controlled bodyweight reps
Rest for the remainder; avoid a first-round sprint
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should Band Face Pull appear in a workout?
Band Face Pull works best when its movement pattern and setup match the session. Use it for controlled strength, accessory, or specifically compatible conditioning work, not simply to increase exercise count.
How should I scale Band Face Pull?
Stand closer to the anchor or use a lighter band. Once every repetition is stable, progress with this option: Add a two-second end-range hold or perform a tall-kneeling variation.
What is the main safety check for Band Face Pull?
Use light tension and a smooth tempo; this is not a movement to yank rapidly under fatigue.
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