Cable exercises

Cable exercises in the Fitness Coach catalogue: 103 exercises. Mostly for: Back, Chest, Shoulders.

  • Cable Side Bend (Near Pulley)

    Cable Side Bend (Near Pulley) is a standing cable lateral-flexion exercise performed close to the pulley. This shorter setup is a lower-demand variation for the obliques compared with the farther cable side bend.
    AbsBeginner
  • Cable Side Bend

    Cable Side Bend is a standing cable exercise for the obliques that uses lateral trunk flexion. Performed farther from the pulley, this variation creates a greater resistance demand than the near-pulley version.
    AbsIntermediate
  • Incline Bench Cable Fly

    The Incline Cable Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the upper portion of the pectoral muscles. It involves using a cable machine with an adjustable bench set to an incline position. This exercise helps in developing chest definition and strength, emphasizing the upper chest fibers.
    ChestIntermediate
  • Rope Triceps Pushdown

    The Rope Triceps Pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii muscles. It is performed using a cable machine with a rope attachment, emphasizing the lateral and long heads of the triceps. This exercise helps in building strength and muscle definition in the upper arms.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Cable Standing Wrist Roll

    The Cable Standing Wrist Roll is an isolation exercise targeting the forearm muscles, specifically the wrist flexors and extensors. It involves using a cable machine to perform controlled wrist rotations, enhancing grip strength and forearm endurance.
    ForearmsIntermediate
  • Cable Terminal Knee Extension

    The Cable Terminal Knee Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the quadriceps. It involves extending the knee against resistance provided by a cable machine, focusing on strengthening and defining the front thigh muscles. This exercise is particularly beneficial for improving knee stability and enhancing overall leg strength.
    LegsIntermediate
  • Cable Preacher Curl

    Cable Preacher Curl is an isolation biceps exercise using a cable machine and preacher bench. The supported upper arms and cable resistance keep the focus on elbow flexion and the biceps.
    BicepsIntermediate
  • One-Arm Cable Pushdown

    The cable single arm pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It involves extending the elbow to push a cable handle downward using one arm, focusing on the triceps brachii muscle. This exercise helps in building strength and definition in the triceps, enhancing upper arm aesthetics and functional strength.
    TricepsIntermediate
  • Cable Bench Press

    The Cable Bench Press is a variation of the traditional bench press that utilizes a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement. This exercise targets the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids. It is performed on a flat bench with cables attached to a low pulley system, allowing for a controlled and smooth range of motion.
    ChestIntermediate
  • Rope Cable Hammer Curl

    The Rope Cable Hammer Curl is an isolation exercise targeting the brachialis, brachioradialis, and biceps brachii muscles. It utilizes a rope attachment on a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement, enhancing muscle engagement and growth.
    BicepsIntermediate
  • Cable Y Raise

    Cable Y Raise is a shoulder and upper-back exercise that raises the arms along a Y-shaped path against cable resistance. It emphasizes the lower trapezius, rear shoulders, and scapular control.
    ShouldersIntermediate
  • Cable Step Up

    The Cable Step-Up is a lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves. It involves stepping onto an elevated platform while holding a cable attachment for resistance, promoting balance, coordination, and strength.
    LegsBeginner
  • Kneeling Cable Abs Crunches

    Kneeling Cable Abs Crunches target the rectus abdominis and obliques by using a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement. This exercise enhances core strength and stability.
    AbsBeginner
  • One-Arm Cable Half-Kneeling Lat Pulldown

    The One-Arm Cable Half-Kneeling Lat Pulldown targets the latissimus dorsi, promoting unilateral strength and stability. This exercise involves pulling a cable down towards the body while in a half-kneeling position, engaging the core for balance and control.
    BackBeginner
  • Low High Cable Chest Fly

    The Low High Cable Chest Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles. It involves using a cable machine to perform a fly motion from a low to high angle, emphasizing the upper portion of the chest. This exercise helps in developing chest definition and strength.
    ChestIntermediate
  • One-Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly

    The Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoid muscles. This exercise helps improve shoulder stability and posture by focusing on the posterior part of the shoulder. It requires a cable machine and is performed one arm at a time to ensure balanced muscle development.
    ShouldersIntermediate
  • Cable Romanian Deadlift

    Cable Romanian Deadlift is a cable hip-hinge variation that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and spinal erectors. The lower cable provides continuous resistance through the Romanian deadlift pattern.
    LegsIntermediate
  • Cable Double-Arm Tricep Kickback

    The Cable Double-Arm Tricep Kickback is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves extending the arms behind the body using a cable machine, which provides constant tension throughout the movement. This exercise helps in building strength and definition in the triceps.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Cable Shrug

    Cable shrugs are an isolation exercise targeting the trapezius muscles. This exercise uses a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement, effectively engaging the upper back and shoulders. It is ideal for building strength and size in the trapezius muscles.
    BackIntermediate
  • Seated Cable Horizontal French Press

    The Seated Cable Horizontal French Press is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It involves extending the arms against resistance provided by a cable machine, focusing on the long head of the triceps. This exercise is performed seated, which helps stabilize the body and allows for better focus on the triceps.
    TricepsIntermediate
  • Seated Cable Wrist Curl

    The Cable Wrist Curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearm muscles, specifically the wrist flexors. It involves using a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement, enhancing muscle engagement and growth.
    ForearmsBeginner
  • Cable Wrist Curl

    The Cable Wrist Curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearm flexors. It involves using a cable machine to perform wrist curls, which helps in building strength and endurance in the forearms. This exercise is beneficial for improving grip strength and overall arm stability.
    ForearmsBeginner
  • Kneeling Cable Lat Pulldown

    The Kneeling Cable Lat Pulldown is a compound exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles, along with secondary activation of the biceps, rhomboids, and trapezius. This exercise is performed using a cable machine and requires a kneeling position to enhance core stability and isolate the back muscles more effectively.
    BackBeginner
  • Cable Horizontal Pallof Press

    Cable Horizontal Pallof Press is a standing anti-rotation core exercise performed with a cable set at chest height. It develops the obliques and trunk stability by resisting rotational force.
    AbsIntermediate