Can you do face pulls with dumbbells?

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If you don't have access to a cable machine to perform face pulls, don't worry, you can mimic the movement using dumbbells.

If you don't have access to a cable machine to perform face pulls, don't worry, you can mimic the movement using dumbbells. Effective face pull alternatives like dumbbell reverse flyes target the same muscles in the upper back and shoulders. To perform these, hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing inwards and hinge at the hips to bend torso forward while keeping a flat back. Raise both arms out to the sides while rotating your thumbs up toward the ceiling until arms are parallel with the ground. Pause, then slowly lower back to the starting position. For variety, you can also try bent-over one-arm rows or band pull aparts. Just be sure to focus on contracting the shoulder blades as you row or pull the band for full upper back activation.

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