{"id":42699,"date":"2022-04-20T20:33:51","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42699"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"cable-machine-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Cable Machine Exercises: The Best Full Body Cable Workouts For Increased Muscle Mass And Size"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#The_Best_Cable_Machine_Exercise_To_Try\" >The Best Cable Machine Exercise To Try<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#The_Cable_Front_Squat\" >The Cable Front Squat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#Single_Arm_Cable_Row\" >Single Arm Cable Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#Biceps_Cable_Curl\" >Biceps Cable Curl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#Cable_Crossover\" >Cable Crossover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#Overhead_Cable_Curl\" >Overhead Cable Curl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#Cable_Flyes\" >Cable Flyes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#Triceps_Pushdown\" >Triceps Pushdown<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cable machine exercises are among the go-to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/exercises-to-last-longer-in-bed-naturally\/\">exercises<\/a> for muscle builders. They are very effective in building strength in different muscle groups, toning, and refining ones technique. However, if you are new to the cable machine, you may be in the dark on the best cable machine exercise to perform. Worry not. This article discusses some of the best cable machine <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breast-reduction-exercises\/\">workouts<\/a> and their benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cable_Machine_Exercises\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Cable_Machine_Exercise_To_Try\"><\/span><b>The Best Cable Machine Exercise To Try<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you been doing the same cable machine workouts and are now craving some change? Or are you new to the gym and are interested in the cable machine? Whatever the case, we are glad to help. We have compiled a list of the best cable machines to try for full-body strength.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we delve into them, let us quickly point out that you need to get the green light from your doctor and trainer before starting such a fitness program. Additionally, be sure to learn the correct form to minimize injury risk. Here are the cable machine exercises to consider for your regime:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cable_Front_Squat\"><\/span><b>The Cable Front Squat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cable front squat is one of the best compound exercises to build lower body strength. It works on your entire lower body, plus your abs and deeper core.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muscles targeted:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quads, glutes, lats, quads, calves, abs, hamstrings, lower and middle back (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/health\/8-exercises-trainers-never-do-what-do-instead-ncna843301\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by setting up the cable machine by attaching a bar to the pulley, with the pulley on the lowest setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while facing the cable machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get someone to help you lift the bar and place it on top of your shoulders and just below your chin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull up the handle and position it at your shoulder level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe in and lower to a squat. Make sure you keep your back straight. Additionally, do not remove your hands from the handles as you lower into a squat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push through your heels to return to the standing position and clench your glutes at the top of the movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dynamic-warm-up-exercises\/\">Dynamic Warm Up Exercises To Do Before Your Workout<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cable_Machine_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38974 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-3935-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single_Arm_Cable_Row\"><\/span><b>Single Arm Cable Row<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The single-arm cable row exercise is one of the best cable arm workouts. This exercise targets your upper back muscles one side at a time. However, it also targets other body muscles making it an excellent upper body workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/strength-training\/art-20046670\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muscles targeted:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lats, rhomboids, traps, and rear deltoids\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by adjusting the cable pulley at lower-chest height.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grasp the D-handle with one hand while facing the machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a few steps back away from the cable and assume a half squat position (Knees bent, back straight, and feet shoulder-width apart).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core and slowly row the cable back without moving your core or hips. Bring your shoulder blade straight across your upper back toward the spine, then the arm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure that your elbow is not behind the body or that the shoulder tips forward as you finish the row.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to the starting position and repeat on the same side before switching sides.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biceps_Cable_Curl\"><\/span><b>Biceps Cable Curl<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, the biceps cable curl exercise mainly targets the biceps brachii, the two-headed muscle on the front of your arm. It merges into one muscle near your elbow. It is an effective exercise for building the mass and size of your biceps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-home-gyms-ncna1250477\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muscles targeted:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biceps, lats, rhomboids, and the trapezius<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by adjusting the cable pulley to the lowest setting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the rope attachment, then hold the ropes in your hands with your thumbs pointing up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your elbows close to your sides, then curl the handle up. Remember to breathe normally and deeply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly lower to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cable_Machine_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38869 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5662-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5662.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5662-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5662.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5662-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5662.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cable_Crossover\"><\/span><b>Cable Crossover<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cable crossover exercise mainly <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plyometric-exercises-for-speed\/\">works the muscles<\/a> at the bottom part of your chest known as the pectoralis major muscles. These muscles contribute to the movement of your shoulder and scapula on either side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muscles targeted:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pectoralis, serratus anterior, deltoids, biceps (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-home-gyms-ncna1250477\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/select\/shopping\/best-home-gyms-ncna1250477\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright between two pulleys with stirrups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your arms and grab each cable pulley stirrup by the hand with only a minor bend at the elbows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core, then step slightly forward with your right foot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull both cables downward across your body so that you form an X shape at the waistline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for a few seconds, then slowly release to return to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cable_Machine_Exercises\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overhead_Cable_Curl\"><\/span><b>Overhead Cable Curl<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overhead cable curl <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/isometrics-exercise\/\">exercise<\/a> is a terrific compound movement that primarily works your biceps. It is one of the few biceps exercises where your elbow is away from your body. Nevertheless, it is very effective in toning your biceps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muscles targeted:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biceps, traps, delts, triceps, and lats (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=218818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=218818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand upright and evenly between two overhead pulleys with stirrups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold each cable pulley in each hand with the palms facing inward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex at the elbows and then bring the pulley toward each ear.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for a few seconds and squeeze.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Release and return to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cable_Machine_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38853 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5087-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cable machine exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5087.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5087-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5087.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5087-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5087.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cable_Flyes\"><\/span><b>Cable Flyes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cable flyes are cable machine shoulder <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/elliptical-benefits-weight-loss\/\">exercises<\/a> that are great alternatives to the bench press exercise. When done in the correct form, they may promote shoulder blade stability and reduce stress on the shoulder joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muscles targeted:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pectoralis, anterior delts, rhomboids, levator scapulae, and latissimus dorsi (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/script\/main\/art.asp?articlekey=218818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set the pulleys with stirrups to your chest height level, then stand evenly between them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab each handle by the hand and position your back straight and palms facing forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core, and then take one step forward until you feel some tension at each cable. Be sure to keep one foot in front of the other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly bend at the elbows like you are assuming the starting position and then pull your hands in front of your chest and towards each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold in this position for a few seconds and then release to return to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat and then switch your feet positioning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cable_Machine_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38836 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5113-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cable machine exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5113.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5113-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5113.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5113-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5113.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Triceps_Pushdown\"><\/span><b>Triceps Pushdown<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triceps pushdowns are among <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/corrective-exercise\/\">the best<\/a> cable machine tricep exercises. Although they mainly target the triceps, they build strength and endurance in your shoulders, back, and core.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Muscles targeted:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Triceps, core, back, and shoulders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/fitness\/in-depth\/strength-training\/art-20046670\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by attaching a rope to the high pulley.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face the triceps pushdown cable machine, tuck your elbows at the sides and grab the rope handle with both hands with an overhand grip and to your chest level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tighten your core, place your feet slightly apart, inhale and push down until your elbows are fully extended. They may not have to be straight but in a locked position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Position your elbows close to your body, bend your knees during the pushdown, and keep your back straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold for a few seconds, then breathe out to return to the starting point.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat in a controlled movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Cable_Machine_Exercises\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cable machine exercises have become a favorite amongst most <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wide-grip-push-ups-muscles-worked\/\">weight lifters<\/a> due to their effectiveness in building muscle mass and size. Of course you will need the cable machine to perform these workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most recommended cable machine workouts are the cable front squat, triceps pushdown, cable flyes, and cable crossovers. 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/334a8f409b6a0f784ec8ae3f499a5736\"},\"headline\":\"Cable Machine Exercises: The Best Full Body Cable Workouts For Increased Muscle Mass And Size\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/\"},\"wordCount\":1372,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/cable-machine-exercises\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1660019569.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"For Men\",\"Workout Plans\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Cable machine exercises are among the go-to <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/exercises-to-last-longer-in-bed-naturally\/\\\">exercises<\/a> for muscle builders. They are very effective in building strength in different muscle groups, toning, and refining ones technique. However, if you are new to the cable machine, you may be in the dark on the best cable machine exercise to perform. Worry not. This article discusses some of the best cable machine <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breast-reduction-exercises\/\\\">workouts<\/a> and their benefits.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>The Best Cable Machine Exercise To Try<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Have you been doing the same cable machine workouts and are now craving some change? Or are you new to the gym and are interested in the cable machine? Whatever the case, we are glad to help. 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We have compiled a list of the best cable machines to try for full-body strength.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we delve into them, let us quickly point out that you need to get the green light from your doctor and trainer before starting such a fitness program. Additionally, be sure to learn the correct form to minimize injury risk. Here are the cable machine exercises to consider for your regime:<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>The Cable Front Squat<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cable front squat is one of the best compound exercises to build lower body strength. 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