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Best Arms Workouts With Cable Machines To Build Muscle Mass

  • Arms
  • Cable Machines
  • Build Muscle Mass
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    About

    The workout leverages the unique versatility of cable machines, which provide adjustable resistance angles and the option to incorporate various handle attachments, enabling targeted muscle activation.

    This program focuses on building muscle mass, employing a blend of compound and isolation exercises with moderate weights and higher repetitions to emphasize muscle hypertrophy over raw strength development.

    During the workout, the primary muscle groups targeted include the shoulders, biceps, triceps, and forearms—ensuring comprehensive arm development.

    Utilizing this method promotes growth and builds size effectively through consistent training.

    Workout 1

    Triceps, Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

    • Cable Rope Tricep Extension

      Cable Rope Tricep Extension

      1
      6reps
      40lbs
      2
      6reps
      40lbs
      3
      6reps
      40lbs
      4
      6reps
      40lbs
      5
      6reps
      40lbs
    • Cable Lateral Raise

      Cable Lateral Raise

      1
      10reps
      12.5lbs
      2
      10reps
      12.5lbs
      3
      10reps
      12.5lbs
    • Cable Face Pull

      Cable Face Pull

      1
      12reps
      30lbs
      2
      12reps
      30lbs
      3
      12reps
      30lbs
    • Cable Rear Delt Fly

      Cable Rear Delt Fly

      1
      15reps
      15lbs
      2
      15reps
      15lbs
    • Cable Preacher Curl

      Cable Preacher Curl

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
      3
      15reps
      25lbs
    • Cable Wrist Curl

      Cable Wrist Curl

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
      3
      15reps
      25lbs
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    Workout 2

    Shoulders, Triceps, Biceps, Forearms

    • Freemotion Shoulder Press

      Freemotion Shoulder Press

      1
      6reps
      45lbs
      2
      6reps
      45lbs
      3
      6reps
      45lbs
      4
      6reps
      45lbs
      5
      6reps
      45lbs
    • Tricep Overhead Extension with Rope

      Tricep Overhead Extension with Rope

      1
      10reps
      35lbs
      2
      10reps
      35lbs
      3
      10reps
      35lbs
    • Cable Tricep Pushdown

      Cable Tricep Pushdown

      1
      12reps
      40lbs
      2
      12reps
      40lbs
      3
      12reps
      40lbs
    • Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise

      Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
    • Cable Bicep Curl

      Cable Bicep Curl

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
      3
      15reps
      25lbs
    • Cable Wrist Curl

      Cable Wrist Curl

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
      3
      15reps
      25lbs

    Workout 3

    Triceps, Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

    • Cable One Arm Underhand Tricep Extension

      Cable One Arm Underhand Tricep Extension

      1
      6reps
      35lbs
      2
      6reps
      35lbs
      3
      6reps
      35lbs
      4
      6reps
      35lbs
      5
      6reps
      35lbs
    • Cable Lateral Raise

      Cable Lateral Raise

      1
      10reps
      12.5lbs
      2
      10reps
      12.5lbs
      3
      10reps
      12.5lbs
    • Cable Face Pull

      Cable Face Pull

      1
      12reps
      30lbs
      2
      12reps
      30lbs
      3
      12reps
      30lbs
    • Cable One Arm Tricep Side Extension

      Cable One Arm Tricep Side Extension

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
    • Overhead Cable Bicep Curl

      Overhead Cable Bicep Curl

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
      3
      15reps
      25lbs
    • Cable Wrist Curl

      Cable Wrist Curl

      1
      15reps
      25lbs
      2
      15reps
      25lbs
      3
      15reps
      25lbs

    The 15 Best Arms Exercises with Cable Machines to Build Muscle Mass

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    • 1. Cable Rope Tricep Extension

      SETS LOGGED
      5,575,234
      Triceps Strength
      100 mScore
      Triceps
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Cable Rope Tricep Extension is a great exercise to specifically strengthen your triceps. Using a cable machine allows for better control and consistent tension, making it ideal for adjusting weights easily and performing high-repetition sets.

      How to do it

      The Cable Rope Tricep Extension is a great exercise to specifically strengthen your triceps. Using a cable machine allows for better control and consistent tension, making it ideal for adjusting weights easily and performing high-repetition sets.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      40lbs
      2
      8reps
      40lbs
      3
      8reps
      40lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 2. Cable Lateral Raise

      SETS LOGGED
      1,978,112
      Shoulders Strength
      97 mScore
      Shoulders
      Photo of Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
      Hi-Lo Pulley Cable

      The Cable Lateral Raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the middle deltoid muscle. Using a cable machine allows for better control and can help identify strength differences between your left and right sides.

      How to do it

      The Cable Lateral Raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the middle deltoid muscle. Using a cable machine allows for better control and can help identify strength differences between your left and right sides.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      12.5lbs
      2
      8reps
      12.5lbs
      3
      8reps
      12.5lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 3. Cable Face Pull

      SETS LOGGED
      2,132,611
      Shoulders Strength
      96 mScore
      Shoulders
      Photo of Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
      Hi-Lo Pulley Cable

      The Cable Face Pull is an exercise that strengthens your shoulder muscles, especially the rear deltoids. It uses a cable machine, allowing you to easily control the resistance by adjusting the pulley height or your distance from the machine.

      How to do it

      The Cable Face Pull is an exercise that strengthens your shoulder muscles, especially the rear deltoids. It uses a cable machine, allowing you to easily control the resistance by adjusting the pulley height or your distance from the machine.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      40lbs
      2
      8reps
      40lbs
      3
      8reps
      40lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 4. Cable Rear Delt Fly

      SETS LOGGED
      645,918
      Shoulders Strength
      82 mScore
      Shoulders
      Photo of Crossover Cable
      Crossover Cable

      The Cable Rear Delt Fly targets the rear shoulders to improve your shoulder balance and posture. Using a cable machine allows for better muscle activation with constant tension. This exercise also strengthens the upper back and helps correct shoulder imbalances.

      How to do it

      The Cable Rear Delt Fly targets the rear shoulders to improve your shoulder balance and posture. Using a cable machine allows for better muscle activation with constant tension. This exercise also strengthens the upper back and helps correct shoulder imbalances.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      20lbs
      2
      8reps
      20lbs
      3
      8reps
      20lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 5. Cable Shoulder Press

      SETS LOGGED
      164,564
      Shoulders Strength
      77 mScore
      Shoulders
      Photo of Crossover Cable
      Crossover Cable

      The Cable Shoulder Press is an exercise that strengthens your shoulder muscles, especially the front and middle parts. Using cables keeps tension on the muscles, improving stability and control during the movement.

      How to do it

      The Cable Shoulder Press is an exercise that strengthens your shoulder muscles, especially the front and middle parts. Using cables keeps tension on the muscles, improving stability and control during the movement.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      35lbs
      2
      8reps
      35lbs
      3
      8reps
      35lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 6. Freemotion Shoulder Press

      SETS LOGGED
      95,615
      Shoulders Strength
      82 mScore
      Shoulders
      Photo of Freemotion Machine (all forms)
      Freemotion Machine (all forms)

      The Freemotion Shoulder Press is a beginner-friendly exercise that targets your shoulder muscles. Using a Freemotion machine helps you maintain stability, making it easier to control your movements and focus on your form.

      How to do it

      The Freemotion Shoulder Press is a beginner-friendly exercise that targets your shoulder muscles. Using a Freemotion machine helps you maintain stability, making it easier to control your movements and focus on your form.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      40lbs
      2
      8reps
      40lbs
      3
      8reps
      40lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 7. Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise

      SETS LOGGED
      169,594
      Shoulders Strength
      80 mScore
      Shoulders
      Photo of Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
      Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the lateral head to enhance shoulder width and definition. The cable setup helps create constant tension, giving you a different movement experience compared to dumbbells.

      How to do it

      The Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the lateral head to enhance shoulder width and definition. The cable setup helps create constant tension, giving you a different movement experience compared to dumbbells.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      12.5lbs
      2
      8reps
      12.5lbs
      3
      8reps
      12.5lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 8. Cable Front Raise

      SETS LOGGED
      178,281
      Shoulders Strength
      86 mScore
      Shoulders
      Photo of Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
      Hi-Lo Pulley Cable

      The Cable Front Raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the front deltoids while providing consistent resistance using a cable machine. This helps build shoulder strength and definition while also engaging the core for stability.

      How to do it

      The Cable Front Raise is a shoulder exercise that targets the front deltoids while providing consistent resistance using a cable machine. This helps build shoulder strength and definition while also engaging the core for stability.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      20lbs
      2
      8reps
      20lbs
      3
      8reps
      20lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 9. Cable Preacher Curl

      SETS LOGGED
      230,299
      Biceps Strength
      85 mScore
      Biceps
      Photo of Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
      Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
      Photo of Preacher Curl Bench
      Preacher Curl Bench

      The Cable Preacher Curl is an exercise that specifically builds your biceps. By using a preacher curl bench, your arms are stabilized, preventing any movement that could reduce the effectiveness of the lift. A cable machine enables a consistent tension throughout the exercise.

      How to do it

      The Cable Preacher Curl is an exercise that specifically builds your biceps. By using a preacher curl bench, your arms are stabilized, preventing any movement that could reduce the effectiveness of the lift. A cable machine enables a consistent tension throughout the exercise.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      35lbs
      2
      8reps
      35lbs
      3
      8reps
      35lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 10. Tricep Overhead Extension with Rope

      SETS LOGGED
      816,830
      Triceps Strength
      81 mScore
      Triceps
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Tricep Overhead Extension with Rope is a great exercise to strengthen your triceps. Using a cable machine allows for better control and keeps tension on the muscles throughout the movement for effective results.

      How to do it

      The Tricep Overhead Extension with Rope is a great exercise to strengthen your triceps. Using a cable machine allows for better control and keeps tension on the muscles throughout the movement for effective results.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      40lbs
      2
      8reps
      40lbs
      3
      8reps
      40lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 11. Cable Tricep Pushdown

      SETS LOGGED
      3,225,406
      Triceps Strength
      96 mScore
      Triceps
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Cable Tricep Pushdown is an exercise that works the triceps, the muscles at the back of your arms. Using a flat bar allows you to keep your palms facing down, helping to stabilize your wrists as you perform the move.

      How to do it

      The Cable Tricep Pushdown is an exercise that works the triceps, the muscles at the back of your arms. Using a flat bar allows you to keep your palms facing down, helping to stabilize your wrists as you perform the move.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      40lbs
      2
      8reps
      40lbs
      3
      8reps
      40lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 12. Cable Bicep Curl

      SETS LOGGED
      1,964,708
      Biceps Strength
      93 mScore
      Biceps
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Cable Bicep Curl is an exercise that focuses on strengthening the biceps using a cable machine. It allows you to maintain tension on your muscles throughout the movement, which is great for building muscle mass.

      How to do it

      The Cable Bicep Curl is an exercise that focuses on strengthening the biceps using a cable machine. It allows you to maintain tension on your muscles throughout the movement, which is great for building muscle mass.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      35lbs
      2
      8reps
      35lbs
      3
      8reps
      35lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 13. Overhead Cable Bicep Curl

      SETS LOGGED
      158,906
      Biceps Strength
      80 mScore
      Biceps
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Overhead Cable Bicep Curl is an exercise that strengthens your biceps using cable resistance from an overhead position. This movement keeps constant tension on the biceps, helping to build muscle and improve their shape. It's great for beginners wanting to focus on arm definition.

      How to do it

      The Overhead Cable Bicep Curl is an exercise that strengthens your biceps using cable resistance from an overhead position. This movement keeps constant tension on the biceps, helping to build muscle and improve their shape. It's great for beginners wanting to focus on arm definition.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      35lbs
      2
      8reps
      35lbs
      3
      8reps
      35lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 14. Cable One Arm Underhand Tricep Extension

      SETS LOGGED
      588,980
      Triceps Strength
      84 mScore
      Triceps
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Cable One Arm Underhand Tricep Extension is a focused exercise targeting the triceps. Using an underhand grip helps keep your elbow close to your side, allowing for better control and balance when working each arm individually.

      How to do it

      The Cable One Arm Underhand Tricep Extension is a focused exercise targeting the triceps. Using an underhand grip helps keep your elbow close to your side, allowing for better control and balance when working each arm individually.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      17.5lbs
      2
      8reps
      17.5lbs
      3
      8reps
      17.5lbs
      Full Video & Instructions
    • 15. Cable One Arm Tricep Side Extension

      SETS LOGGED
      618,087
      Triceps Strength
      84 mScore
      Triceps
      Photo of Rope Cable
      Rope Cable

      The Cable One Arm Tricep Side Extension is a focused exercise that primarily targets the triceps. Doing it one arm at a time helps ensure even strength and allows for a unique movement angle that activates the muscles differently than standard tricep exercises.

      How to do it

      The Cable One Arm Tricep Side Extension is a focused exercise that primarily targets the triceps. Doing it one arm at a time helps ensure even strength and allows for a unique movement angle that activates the muscles differently than standard tricep exercises.

      Sets, Reps, Weight
      1
      8reps
      17.5lbs
      2
      8reps
      17.5lbs
      3
      8reps
      17.5lbs
      Full Video & Instructions

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