Face Pull – Rope vs Machine Shrugs – Gym80

Side-by-side comparison of Face Pull – Rope and Machine Shrugs – Gym80. See which exercise suits your training goals, equipment, and fitness level.

Machine Shrugs – Gym80

Attribute	Face Pull – Rope	Machine Shrugs – Gym80
Primary Muscle	Traps	Traps
Secondary Muscles	Lats	Shoulders, Forearms
Equipment	Cable, Rope	Bodyweight
MET Value	3.5	4
Calories (30 min, 70 kg)	≈ 123 cal	≈ 140 cal
Video Quality	4K	4K
Male & Female	Male only	Male only
Multiple Angles	Yes	Yes

Choose Face Pull – Rope when...

Provides constant tension throughout the entire range of motion, unlike Machine Shrugs – Gym80
Adjustable angles allow you to hit the muscle from different positions

Full Face Pull – Rope guide

Choose Machine Shrugs – Gym80 when...

No equipment needed, so you can do it anywhere, anytime
Perfect for home workouts, travel, or warm-ups when Face Pull – Rope isn't available
Builds relative strength and body awareness
Engages more muscle groups (Shoulders, Forearms), giving you more training stimulus per set

Full Machine Shrugs – Gym80 guide

The Verdict

Both exercises effectively target the Traps. Face Pull – Rope (cable, rope) and Machine Shrugs – Gym80 (bodyweight) are complementary, not competing. Smart coaches program both: use Face Pull – Rope for isolation and accessory volume, and Machine Shrugs – Gym80 for your heavy compound work. Rotating between them prevents plateaus and builds a more complete physique.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Face Pull – Rope better than Machine Shrugs – Gym80?

Neither is universally better. Face Pull – Rope (MET 3.5) and Machine Shrugs – Gym80 (MET 4) serve different purposes. Face Pull – Rope uses cable, rope and targets Traps, while Machine Shrugs – Gym80 uses bodyweight and targets Traps. Choose based on your goals and available equipment.

Can I replace Face Pull – Rope with Machine Shrugs – Gym80?

Yes, both target the Traps, making them reasonable substitutes. Consider the equipment requirements (Cable, Rope vs Bodyweight) and consult a qualified coach before making changes to your program.

Which burns more calories, Face Pull – Rope or Machine Shrugs – Gym80?

Machine Shrugs – Gym80 burns approximately 140 cal/30 min vs 123 cal/30 min for Face Pull – Rope (based on a 70 kg person).

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