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Cable Arm Across Body Pull
Description: The Cable Arm Across Body Pull draws the handle across the body against cable tension, training the rear of the shoulder and the upper back through a cross body path. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isolated Force: Pull…
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Cable Internal Rotation
Description: The Cable Internal Rotation rotates the forearm inward against constant cable tension to train the subscapularis and support shoulder stability. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isolated Force: Pull Utility: Auxiliary Instructions: Common Mistakes: Variations: Safety Tips: Additional Information:…
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Cable Shrug
Description: The Cable Shrug lifts the weight by elevating the shoulders straight up toward the ears, isolating the upper trapezius. It builds the size and strength of the upper traps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification: Mechanics: Isolated Force: Pull Utility:…
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Cable Reverse Fly
Description: The Cable Reverse Fly is an isolation exercise that opens the arms out to the sides in a reverse arc to target the rear of the shoulder and the upper back. A hinged position lets the rear delts work against gravity through the arc. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training (Isolation) Resistance…
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Cable Seated Row
Description: The Seated Cable Row is a compound exercise that primarily targets the muscles of the back, specifically the latissimus dorsi. This exercise involves pulling a weighted handle towards your torso while seated, which helps in developing upper body strength and posture. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Machine Tempo: 2-1-2-0 Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary…
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Cable Face Pull
Description: The Cable Face Pull pulls a rope toward the face with the elbows high, training the rear delts, rhomboids, and the small rotator cuff muscles. It is one of the best movements for shoulder health and posture. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles…
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Cable Reverse Wrist Curls
Description: The Cable Reverse Wrist Curls is a forearm isolation exercise. Lifting the back of the hand upward against resistance with the palm facing down builds the wrist extensors on the top of the forearm. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification:…
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Cable Wrist Curls
Cable Wrist Curls utilize constant tension from a cable machine to engage the forearm flexors throughout the entire movement. Unlike free weights, cables provide a smooth resistance curve, reducing joint stress while maximizing muscular activation. This exercise is excellent for high-rep endurance work and strengthening the wrists and forearms for improved grip performance in various…
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Cable Reverse Curls
Description: The Cable Reverse Curls is a curling exercise that flexes the elbow against resistance to build the muscles on the front of the upper arm. The overhand reverse grip targets the brachioradialis and forearm along with the biceps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary…
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Cable Hammer Curls
Description: The Cable Hammer Curls is a curling exercise that flexes the elbow against resistance to build the muscles on the front of the upper arm. The neutral hammer grip shifts emphasis to the brachialis and forearm, building thickness in the arm. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level:…
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Cable Bicep Curls
Description: The Cable Bicep Curls is a curling exercise that flexes the elbow against resistance to build the muscles on the front of the upper arm. The underhand, supinated curl path targets the biceps directly. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles Classification:…
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Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
Description: The Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension is an exercise for the triceps, the muscle on the back of the upper arm. Overhead extensions stretch and load the long head of the triceps. Keep the elbows tucked and pointing forward. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles:…
