While a cable machine can be used to improve everything from endurance to balance, there are plenty of people who want to increase their strength levels, pure and simple. Thankfully, there are all sorts of different workouts that you can do in order to achieve your particular goal in the way that you would want to. The following blog post will be looking closer at exactly how you’ll be able to boost your strength in the way that you want to.
- Seated Cable Rows
First up on the list, you could try out some seated cable rows. Essentially, these work your body by mimicking a typical rowing technique. You will need to have a double handle on your Mirafit cable machine, and also be sitting down and facing away from the machine itself. It is then going to be a case of making sure that you maintain a good rowing technique, as well as ensuring that your abs are engaged at all times. It is also going to be a great idea to ensure that you are always maintaining a slight bend in your knees at the end.
- Lat Pull Downs
This is the type of workout that can help you to build strength and can be done from either a seated or a standing position. In the first instance, you will need to attach a long handle onto the cable. You will then need to set a weight that is appropriate for you. The cable is going to need to be set above your head and you’ll need to pull it down to your chest area. When you’re bringing the bar down, you’ll need to exhale, and you will also need to make sure you squeeze your back muscles fully while completing the workout as well.
- Triceps Pushdowns
The triceps can sometimes end up being forgotten in the world of cable machines, but triceps pushdowns are a great way of correcting this particular imbalance. You will either need to have a rope, a straight bar, or a V-bar attachment. It’s then going to be a case of setting the bar above your head and continually pulling down the bar in a slow and steady motion.
- Cable Curls
If you think of strength training, you are often doing various curl techniques. Ultimately, a great way of continuing in this particular style is to utilise the same techniques but using a cable machine instead of the typical weights that you would normally be engaging with. Ultimately, you should think of the style of workout as being the same but make sure that you’re squeezing your muscles to get the most out of the experience.
As you can see from this list of workouts alone, there’s plenty to be gained from a proper cable machine workout. These are just a few of the main options that you have readily available to you depending on what area of the body you want to work on.
