Bent-over barbell face pull

Barbell, wide overhand grip

Also called barbell face pull

Hinge forward holding a barbell with a wide overhand grip. Pull the bar toward the upper chest with the elbows high and wide.

Movement

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

Scores 1-5 averaged over sources. Tap a rating for the claims behind it. Claims are our summaries of the linked sources, fact-checked by AI.

Stimulus to fatigue higher is better2.0
Costly; recovery eats into other training. 1 source.
- 2/5 Postural muscles must work hard and it fatigues the whole body relative to the rear delt stimulus; a cable is cleaner. Renaissance Periodization, Science-Based Back Width Workout for Natural Lifters @ 11:29videoExpert opinion2024checked by AI
Loaded stretch higher is better2.0
Little tension in the stretch. 1 source.
- 2/5 Does not load the lengthened position more than the top, so stretch is limited. Renaissance Periodization, Science-Based Back Width Workout for Natural Lifters @ 12:00videoExpert opinion2024checked by AI