Cable exercises

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

  • Cable Middle Chest Fly

    The Cable Middle Chest Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, specifically the sternal head of the pectoralis major. It is performed using a cable machine with handles set at shoulder height, allowing for a controlled and consistent tension throughout the movement.
    ChestIntermediate
  • Cable Kneeling Side Crunch

    Cable Kneeling Side Crunch is a kneeling cable core exercise that targets the obliques through lateral trunk flexion. The cable provides external resistance while the lower body remains supported.
    AbsBeginner
  • Cable Supinated Face Pull

    The Cable Supinated Face Pull is an upper body exercise targeting the rear deltoids, trapezius, and rotator cuff muscles. It involves pulling a cable towards the face with a supinated grip, emphasizing shoulder external rotation and scapular retraction.
    ShouldersIntermediate
  • Cable Upright Row

    The Cable Narrow Grip Upright Row is a compound exercise targeting the shoulders and upper trapezius muscles. It involves pulling a cable attachment vertically along the body while maintaining a narrow grip, emphasizing the deltoids and traps.
    ShouldersIntermediate
  • Cable Lat Pulldown

    The Cable Lat Pulldown is a compound exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles, along with secondary engagement of the biceps, rhomboids, and trapezius. It is performed using a cable machine with an overhead pulley and a wide bar attachment, primarily focusing on developing upper back strength and width.
    BackBeginner
  • One-Arm Low Cable Seated Row

    The Single Arm Low Cable Seated Row is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and biceps. It involves pulling a cable handle towards your torso while seated, focusing on unilateral muscle engagement and improving muscular balance.
    BackIntermediate
  • Cable Twist (up down)

    The Cable Twist (up down) is a core-strengthening exercise that targets the obliques and transverse abdominis. It involves rotational movement using a cable machine, enhancing stability and improving rotational power.
    AbsIntermediate
  • Cable Neutral Grip Lat Pulldown

    Cable Neutral Grip Lat Pulldown is a vertical cable pull performed with a neutral-grip attachment. It develops the lats, biceps, and upper back while using a palm-facing hand position.
    BackBeginner
  • Cable Hip Abducction

    Cable Hip Abduction is an isolation exercise targeting the gluteus medius and minimus muscles. It involves moving the leg away from the body's midline using a cable machine, enhancing hip stability and strength.
    GlutesIntermediate
  • One-Arm Straight-Arm Cable Lat Pulldown

    The Straight One Arm Cable Pulldown targets the latissimus dorsi, teres major, and other muscles of the back. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with a single handle attachment, allowing for unilateral training and improved muscle symmetry.
    BackBeginner
  • One-Arm Cable Fly

    The One-arm Cable Fly is an isolation exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, specifically the chest. It involves using a cable machine to perform a fly motion with one arm, allowing for unilateral training and improved muscle symmetry. This exercise helps in enhancing muscle definition and strength in the chest area.
    ChestIntermediate
  • Cable Kneeling High To Low Fly

    Cable Kneeling High To Low Fly is a kneeling cable chest fly that follows a high-to-low line of resistance. It emphasizes the pectoral muscles while the kneeling position limits lower-body contribution.
    ChestIntermediate
  • One-Arm Cable Front Raise

    The One-Arm Cable Front Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the anterior deltoid muscle. It involves lifting a cable handle in front of the body using one arm, which helps in developing shoulder strength and stability. This exercise is performed using a cable machine, allowing for constant tension throughout the movement.
    ShouldersBeginner
  • Cable Wide Grip Behind Neck Pulldown

    The Cable Wide Grip Behind Neck Pulldown is an upper body exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, trapezius, and rhomboids. It involves pulling a cable bar down behind the neck while seated, emphasizing the upper back and shoulder muscles.
    BackIntermediate
  • Rope Straight-Arm Lat Pulldown

    The Standing Cable Straight Arm Pulldown is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi muscles. It involves pulling a cable bar down with straight arms from shoulder height to the thighs, engaging the back and core muscles. This exercise helps in developing back width and improving shoulder stability.
    BackBeginner
  • Seated Cable Row

    The Cable Low Seated Row is a compound exercise targeting the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, trapezius, and biceps. It involves pulling a weighted cable handle towards the torso while seated, emphasizing back muscle engagement and posture.
    BackIntermediate
  • Standing Cable Chest Press

    The Standing Cable Chest Press is an effective exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids. It involves pressing a cable forward while standing, engaging the core for stability and balance.
    ChestIntermediate
  • Low Cable Incline Bench Press

    The Low Cable Incline Bench Press is a compound exercise targeting the upper chest muscles, specifically the clavicular head of the pectoralis major. This exercise also engages the anterior deltoids and triceps. By using cables, it provides constant tension throughout the movement, enhancing muscle activation and growth.
    ChestIntermediate
  • Triceps Cable Pushdown Reverse Grip

    The Triceps Cable Pushdown Reverse Grip is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. This variation emphasizes the medial head of the triceps by using a supinated (underhand) grip, which can also engage the forearm muscles. It is performed using a cable machine with a straight or EZ bar attachment.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Seated Cable Wide Grip Row

    The Wide Grip Seated Row is a strength training exercise targeting the upper back muscles, including the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius. This exercise is performed using a cable row machine with a wide grip attachment, which emphasizes the outer portions of the back and helps improve posture and upper body strength.
    BackIntermediate
  • One-Arm Cable Low Row

    The Single Arm Cable Row is an isolation exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius muscles. It enhances unilateral strength and improves muscle symmetry by allowing each side of the body to work independently. This exercise also engages the biceps and forearms as secondary muscles.
    BackIntermediate
  • Cable Cross Triceps Extension

    The Cable Cross Triceps Extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii. It involves extending the arms while holding cable handles, focusing on the contraction of the triceps. This exercise helps in building strength and definition in the upper arm.
    TricepsBeginner
  • Cable Twist (horizontal)

    The Cable Twist (horizontal) is an exercise targeting the oblique muscles of the core. It involves rotating the torso against resistance, promoting strength and stability in the core and improving rotational power. This exercise is performed using a cable machine, which allows for adjustable resistance and a consistent tension throughout the movement.
    AbsIntermediate
  • One-Arm Cable Lateral Raise

    The Single Arm Cable Side Lateral Raise is an isolation exercise targeting the lateral deltoid muscles. It involves lifting a cable handle to the side of the body, focusing on shoulder abduction. This exercise helps in building shoulder width and improving shoulder stability.
    ShouldersBeginner