Cable exercises
Cable exercises in the Fitness Coach catalogue: 103 exercises. Mostly for: Back, Chest, Shoulders.
Abs · Beginner
Cable Side Bend (Near Pulley)
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.
Abs · Intermediate
Cable Side Bend
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.
Chest · Intermediate
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.
Triceps · Beginner
Rope Triceps Pushdown
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.
Forearms · Intermediate
Cable Standing Wrist Roll
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.
Legs · Intermediate
Cable Terminal Knee Extension
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.
Biceps · Intermediate
Cable Preacher Curl
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.
Triceps · Intermediate
One-Arm Cable Pushdown
The cable single arm pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps.
Chest · Intermediate
Cable Bench Press
A variation of the traditional bench press that utilizes a cable machine to provide constant tension throughout the movement.
Biceps · Intermediate
Rope Cable Hammer Curl
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.
Shoulders · Intermediate
Cable Y Raise
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.
Legs · Beginner
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.
Abs · Beginner
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.
Back · Beginner
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.
Chest · Intermediate
Low High Cable Chest Fly
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.
Shoulders · Intermediate
One-Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly
The Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the rear deltoid muscles.
Legs · Intermediate
Cable Romanian Deadlift
A cable hip-hinge variation that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and spinal erectors. The lower cable provides continuous resistance through the Romanian deadlift pattern.
Triceps · Beginner
Cable Double-Arm Tricep Kickback
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.
Back · Intermediate
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.
Triceps · Intermediate
Seated Cable Horizontal French Press
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.
Forearms · Beginner
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.
Forearms · Beginner
Cable Wrist Curl
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.
Back · Beginner
Kneeling Cable Lat Pulldown
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.
Abs · Intermediate
Cable Horizontal Pallof Press
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.
