Exercises

The braced squat is a free-weight exercise that primarily targets the quads and, to a lesser degree, also targets the forearms, shoulders, glutes, and hamstrings. Braced squats are more advanced than standard squats, which increases the strength and stabil...

Bridge with Leg Extension is a great exercise that targets the pelvis, specifically the core. This is an exercise that increases the muscular strength of the hip extensors and promotes trunk stability.

Cable Biceps Curl primarily works the biceps brachii, which is the two-headed muscle on the front of your arm. The exercise also engages the brachialis, which lies beneath the biceps muscle, plus the shoulders'' forearms and deltoids.

Cable Core Press improves core stability or the ability to resist force through your torso. Adding this exercise to your fitness routine is an excellent way to add variety to your workout.

Cable Crossover targets the pectoralis major muscles' sternal heads, found in the bottom of your chest and activating muscles in your shoulder and back.

Cable Crunch is a great exercise to increase stability and strengthen your core. A strong core is essential for performing more challenging compound exercises like the deadlift, bench press, and pull-up. Cable crunches are easily adjustable.

Cable Diagonal Raise is an isolation exercise that strengthens the entire shoulder region. The diagonal motion of the dumbbell will target the rotator cuff to improve shoulder stability.

Cable External Rotation targets the infraspinatus muscle, which is a very important rotator cuff muscle. The rotator cuff muscles provide some stability for the shoulder joint. The major function of the infraspinatus muscle is to rotate the humerus, or lon...

Cable Front Raise is a great variation of the front raise, which is used to build the muscles of the shoulders. It improves stability and reduces your chance of receiving an injury. Utilizing the cable in this exercise is useful because it provides constan...

Cable Hammer Curl is a popular arm-focused exercise performed with a rope handle attached by a cable to a weight stack. This exercise targets the long head of the bicep, the brachialis (another muscle in the upper arm), and the brachioradialis (one of the ...

Cable Kickback primarily works the gluteal muscles: the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus. The glutes are one of the strongest muscles in the human body. The cable kickback helps shape the gluteus and strengthen it as a cohesive unit.

Cable Lying Triceps Extension increases triceps strength, brings stability to your shoulders and arms, improves flexibility, and increases range of motion. This helps to prevent injury and makes it easier for you to use your upper body in your daily activi...