The Best Cable Machine Exercises

Top Exercises

Cable Alternate Triceps Extension

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Triceps / isolation

A cable-based extension that provides constant tension on the triceps. Alternating the movement helps in isolating the lateral and long heads effectively.

Triceps Pushdown

Beginner / Hi-Lo Cable Machine / Triceps / push

A primary isolation exercise for the triceps. It focuses on the lateral and medial heads to build strength and definition in the back of the arm.

Low Fly

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Chest / isolation

Targets the lower chest fibers. This isolation movement uses a low-to-high arc to build definition in the sternal head of the pectorals.

Cable Standing Up Straight Crossovers

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Chest / isolation

A chest exercise targeting the sternal fibers. Standing straight increases the recruitment of the core and leg stabilizers for balance.

Cable Standing Chest Press

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Chest / push

A functional chest exercise that challenges stability and balance while targeting the pectorals and anterior deltoids.

Cable Seated High Row

Beginner / Seated Cable Row Machine / Back / pull

A pulling exercise that targets the upper lats, rhomboids, and posterior deltoids. The high-to-low pull angle improves the V-taper of the back.

Cable Judo Flip

Advanced / Hi-Lo Cable Machine / Back / core

A dynamic rotational exercise for the core and shoulders. It mimics a throwing motion, developing explosive rotational power and stability.

Seated Row

Beginner / Seated Cable Row Machine / Back / pull

A fundamental back exercise for building mid-back thickness and improving posture by strengthening the rhomboids and trapezius.

Seated High Row

Beginner / Seated Cable Row Machine / Back / pull

A pulling movement focusing on the upper lats and posterior deltoids. The high-to-low angle helps build thickness in the upper back.

One Arm Lateral Raise

Intermediate / Cable Crossover Machine / Shoulders / isolation

A unilateral shoulder isolation move targeting the medial deltoid. Working one side at a time allows for maximum focus and prevents cheating with momentum.

One Arm Inner Biceps Curl

Beginner / Cable Crossover Machine / Biceps / pull

A unilateral isolation exercise targeting the short head of the biceps. The outward arm angle emphasizes bicep thickness and the inner portion of the muscle.