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Exercise Guides: How To's and Comparisons

These are posts that help you choose exercises to fit your goals and how to perform them safely and effectively.

The 5 Best Low Back Cable Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 5, 2024


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Are your workouts plagued by lower back pain, or are you simply looking to develop a stronger, healthier back?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you’re in the right place!

We’ve tried and tested every lower back cable exercise around and used our findings to put together this list of the five best.

No matter what your current fitness levels are, these exercises help you target your lower back muscles leading to reduced pain, muscle growth, and improved stability.

So, let us guide you through our list of the five best cable exercises for your lower back.

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The 16 Best Upper Body Cable Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 11, 2024


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Remember the first time you stepped into the gym and caught a glimpse of the cable machine?

We’ll bet that you looked at it with a mix of curiosity and intimidation, like a novice chef facing a gourmet kitchen. The problem isn’t just the overwhelming options, it’s finding the right recipe for success. Think of it like wanting to bake a cake but only having the ingredients for salad.

In this case, your upper body is the cake. So, let’s get the ingredients to bake it.

Here are the top 16 cable exercises for your upper body.

Time to cook up some gains!

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The 6 Best Cable Exercises for Abs & Core

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 3, 2024


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Your body is an untouched slab of marble waiting to be chiseled into a masterpiece. You’re the artist, so all you need are the right tools to make this happen. But which ones do you pick, especially for your abs? We can comfortably tell you that the cable machine is the tool you want and need.

It’s the perfect tool for keeping things interesting while really targeting those abs. Now, all you have to think about is which cable ab exercises to do. Scratch that, there’s no need to think, the following guide will break down the best cable ab workouts for you.

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The 11 Best Arm Cable Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 3, 2024


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Sculpting strong and well-defined arms involves a lot of dedication and strategic planning. Of course, one of the most important aspects of curating your arm workout is to choose the right exercises – otherwise, there’s no guarantee that you’re going to see the dramatic changes you want!

For everyone from beginners to bodybuilders, specific gym equipment can act as invaluable tools. This is because they offer more control, versatility, and lower injury risks than using free weights. But there’s one machine that stands out above all the others when it comes to bulking up your arms: the cable machine.

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The 7 Best Tricep Cable Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 2, 2024


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The cable machine is a super versatile piece of gym equipment – the perfect ally in your pursuit of stronger, more muscular arms. When you want to work your triceps, this machine comes in handy with plenty of different tricep exercises you can do by only changing the attachments!

Below, we’ve listed some of our favorite tricep cable machine workouts to help you get familiar with this versatile piece of gym equipment and realize your goals.

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The 8 Best Compound Bodyweight Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 11, 2024


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Are you looking to exercise multiple muscle groups at the same time without fancy equipment? Compound bodyweight exercises are one of the most effective ways to strengthen your muscles without weights. Your own body weight is used as resistance, so these exercises are perfect for when you are traveling or want to work out at home.

Some bodyweight exercises focus on specific muscle groups, such as the rear deltoids, but compound exercises focus on activating several muscle groups at once. This is a major plus as it saves you time when it comes to your daily workout.

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The 8 Best Bicep Cable Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 29, 2024


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Do you want more powerful and well-defined biceps? The journey to stronger arm muscles isn’t easy, but it is worth it. You’ll need to put in time and dedication and create a well-rounded routine to get the results you’re after. However, there is a way to streamline your workouts to make them safer and much more efficient.

That’s where cable exercises come in – they are total game-changers for defining your biceps. That’s why we’ve compiled the 8 best bicep cable exercises for stronger, more sculpted arms. Our guide will help you to perfect your workout regimen and transform your arms in no time.

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The 9 Best Back Cable Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 11, 2024


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Strong and defined back muscles can take your physique to another level and give you the stability you need for day-to-day activities. But, many of you are probably wondering how exactly you can get your back to the next level. Well, wonder no more because we’ve got your back, pardon the pun! It’s a matter of choosing the right tools and one such tool is the cable machine.

The only question that remains is how to use the cable machine to train your back. Don’t worry, this guide will be your gym buddy and walk you through the 9 best cable back exercises. Once you’ve read this, every pull will take you a step closer to your back-building goals.

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The 7 Best Gym Machines for Beginners

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 26, 2024


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Starting your fitness journey can be both exciting and overwhelming – especially if you’ve never used gym equipment before. So, to help you streamline your workout experience, we’ve compiled a list of the 7 best gym machines for absolute beginners.

Whether you want to strengthen your entire body, work on your cardiovascular health, or just improve your overall fitness, this guide will help you to navigate the gym with confidence.

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The 7 Best Cable Exercises for Legs

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 23, 2024


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Let’s be honest – doing squats and lunges the same way every single leg day gets boring. Apart from that, it could also be counterproductive to your development.

This is precisely why you should start doing legs cable exercises. They can be a game-changer for anyone looking for variety and effectiveness in their lower body workout. Time to say goodbye to monotonous leg days and hello to dynamic, cable leg exercises.

Here are some of the most effective cable exercises for legs, along with an example video with pro tips to maximize your gains.

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The 7 Best Chest Cable Exercises

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 11, 2024


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Have you ever been in the gym, endlessly pushing that barbell up the incline without seeing your chest blossom? It’s something that a lot of gym bunnies struggle with: grinding away at the bench press, yet those Arnold-esque pecs remain more elusive than a free bench on Monday mornings. But, there’s still hope and it comes in the form of the cable pulley machine.

On it, you can perform a variety of the best cable chest exercises, targeting your muscles with a level of precision that’ll leave free weights feeling jealous. Ready to cable your way to a mightier chest? Let’s go!

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Farmer’s Carry Benefits & Muscles Worked

By Heather Jacques
Last updated January 21, 2024


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The farmer’s carry, also known as the farmer’s walk or suitcase carry, is a whole-body exercise that involves holding a weight in both hands while walking for a pre-determined distance or amount of time. Similar to carrying grocery bags from the car to the house in one trip, this exercise became well-known throughout the health and fitness industry thanks to Strongman and CrossFit. 

People commonly use dumbbells, kettlebells, and plates to perform this exercise. Some training facilities may even offer farmer’s carry handles, which are useful for going extremely heavy and practicing for competition. Even if you’re not looking to compete, this exercise offers several benefits and trains many muscle groups simultaneously!

In this article, we’ll cover the major muscle groups worked by the farmer’s carry and identify the top five benefits you can expect from adding this exercise to your routine.

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Bulgarian Split Squats Muscles Worked & Benefits

By Heather Jacques
Last updated January 21, 2024


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The Bulgarian split squat is a single-leg squat variation where the rear foot is elevated on a bench or box. This exercise effectively increases leg strength, muscle mass, and balance.

Since the Bulgarian split squat is a unilateral exercise, it’s great for correcting and preventing muscular imbalances. Most people have one leg that’s stronger than the other, so doing this exercise regularly helps balance both sides. The Bulgarian split squat has an excellent carry-over to other movements, such as the barbell squat and deadlift.

This exercise may be more challenging than others, but it offers several benefits and works multiple muscles simultaneously. This article covers Bulgarian split squat’s top five benefits, the targeted primary muscle groups, and more!

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The 6 Best Upper Body Gym Machines

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 16, 2024


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When you want to sculpt and tone your upper body, picking the right machines for the job is par for the course. Each machine also serves a specific purpose – from strength training to toning certain muscles – and targets different muscle groups in your torso. But which ones should you use?

In this guide, we’re walking you through the six best gym machines to redefine and strengthen your upper body.

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The 3 Best Gym Machines for Bulging Biceps

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 29, 2024


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If you’ve been going to the gym, busting out those dumbbell curls like a madman, but still aren’t seeing any extra inches on your arms, then maybe it’s time to switch things up a little. Put down the dumbbells; machines are where the gains are at. Luckily, we’ve created a quick guide on the best machines for getting a skin-splitting pump in your biceps.

Trust us, once you add these gym machines and their exercises into your routine, every day will be the “gun” show!

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The 4 Most Effective Gym Machines for Shoulders

By Kyle Risley
Last updated February 11, 2024


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If you’ve been yearning to build those boulder shoulders but don’t know where to start, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking to join next year’s Mr. Olympia or simply need to up your shoulder strength, the path isn’t always clear.

Frustrating, right? No need to worry though, we’ve got you!

We’ve created this simple guide on the best gym machines to transform your workout and sculpt those shoulders into the envy of Olympus.

Let’s get it!

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The 6 Most Effective Cardio Machines at the Gym

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 11, 2024


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Let’s be honest, jogging isn’t fun for most of us. More often than not, it can even feel like a knee-jarring chore. Luckily, if you’re one of the people who are likely to cringe at the thought of putting one foot in front of the other quicker than you have to, there’s a solution: gym cardio machines.

These machines are your best bet for an engaging, effective workout. To help you out, we’ll cover the best cardio gym machines out there.

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The 7 Most Effective Gym Machines for Abs & Core

By Kyle Risley
Last updated January 24, 2024


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Still struggling to carve out those Greek god abs? Well, those struggles are about to be a thing of the past. Many gym goers find targeting their abdominal muscles to be a bit of a challenge, getting lost in a sea of machines and routines.

Spoiler alert: The key to sculpting a strong core and chiseling your abs lies in choosing the right gym equipment.

In this guide, we’ll show you the seven best gym machines for abs, to turn that confusion into clarity and get those coveted six-pack abs.

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Hack Squat Muscles Worked and Benefits

By Heather Jacques
Last updated August 30, 2023


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The hack squat is a machine-based, compound exercise that adds strength and size to the lower body. While it’s often used as an accessory to the barbell back squat, the hack squat also serves as an alternative because it places greater demand on the quads, is safer to train to failure, and requires less mobility.

Although there are some hack squat variations, this article will cover the muscles the machine hack squat works and some of its primary benefits. 

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Hammer Curl Benefits and Muscles Worked

By Heather Jacques
Last updated August 30, 2023


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The hammer curl is a popular biceps exercise performed with the wrist in a neutral position. Unlike a standard bicep curl, this exercise targets more of the bicep peak and forearms. It requires minimal equipment to perform and is rather simple to learn.

The hammer curl is an effective exercise for increasing the size and strength of the upper arms. This article covers the top of hammer curl benefits and muscles worked. 

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