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Cable Pullovers
Description: The cable pullover is a straight arm pulling exercise performed at a high cable. Pulling the handle down in a long arc with the arms nearly straight works the lats and lower chest, with the serratus anterior assisting. The cable keeps tension on the muscles through the whole range. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine…
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Cable Push-Ups
Description: The Cable Push-Up adds resistance from a cable or band routed across the back during a push-up, increasing the load on the chest, triceps, and serratus anterior, especially at the top where the shoulder blades spread. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Bodyweight (Compound) Resistance Type: Cable Level: Intermediate Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles…
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Cable Lower Chest Flyes
Description: The Cable Lower Chest Flyes is a chest isolation exercise that opens the arms in a wide arc to stretch and contract the pectoral muscles. With only a slight, fixed bend in the elbows, the movement isolates the lower chest with little help from the triceps, making it effective for building chest width and…
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Cable Push-Downs
Description: The Cable Push-Down for the lower chest uses a high cable and a nearly straight arm path to push the handle down and in toward the lower chest, isolating the lower portion of the pectorals. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable Machine Type: Strength Training Machine Resistance Type: Cable Level: Beginner Muscles: Primary Muscles Secondary Muscles…
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Cable Incline Flyes
Description: The Cable Incline Flyes is a chest isolation exercise that opens the arms in a wide arc to stretch and contract the pectoral muscles. With only a slight, fixed bend in the elbows, the movement isolates the upper chest with little help from the triceps, making it effective for building chest width and the…
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Cable Crossover Fly
Description: The Cable Crossover Fly is a strength training exercise that targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with two pulleys and adjustable handles. It’s an effective way to isolate and develop the chest muscles while also enhancing muscle definition. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable machine with…
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Cable Crossover Press
Description: The Cable Crossover Press is a strength training exercise that targets the chest muscles, particularly the pectoralis major. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with two pulleys and adjustable handles. It’s a versatile exercise that allows you to work the chest from various angles, promoting muscle development and definition. Benefits: Profile: Equipment:…
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Cable Seated Chest Press
Description: The Cable Seated Chest Press is a machine based pressing exercise that targets the pectoral muscles as a whole. The guided path of the machine keeps the movement stable, which lets you focus on pushing with the chest and train safely without a spotter. It is a reliable way to build chest pressing strength…
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Cable Chest Fly
Description: The Cable Chest Fly is a strength training exercise that targets the chest muscles, primarily the pectoralis major. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with an adjustable handle height. It’s an effective way to isolate and strengthen the chest muscles while also engaging the shoulders and arms. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable machine…
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Cable Chest Press
Description: Cable Chest Press (standing) is a strength training exercise that targets the chest muscles, primarily the pectoralis major. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with an adjustable handle height. It’s an effective way to build chest strength and muscle mass while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. Benefits: Profile: Equipment: Cable machine…
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Cable Decline Bench Press
Description: The Cable Decline Bench Press is a machine based pressing exercise that targets the lower, sternal portion of the chest. The guided path of the machine keeps the movement stable, which lets you focus on pushing with the chest and train safely without a spotter. It is a reliable way to build chest pressing…
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Cable Incline Bench Press
Description: The Cable Incline Bench Press is a machine based pressing exercise that targets the upper, clavicular portion of the chest. The guided path of the machine keeps the movement stable, which lets you focus on pushing with the chest and train safely without a spotter. It is a reliable way to build chest pressing…
