Best Bicep And Shoulders Workouts With Cable Machines For Men

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Cables are highly versatile equipment, offering unique benefits like adjustable resistance direction and attaching various handles to customize exercises for optimal muscle activation.

For men (averaging 5'10", 180 lbs, 35 years old), rep and weight recommendations aim for effective training, though individual capacities may vary significantly.

Focusing on the shoulders, including deltoids, exercises such as overhead presses and straight-arm raises effectively target this complex muscle group involved in upper body mobility.

Additionally, biceps work in conjunction with shoulders during pulling movements, emphasizing these two critical muscle groups in arm development and strength enhancement.

The 15 Best Bicep and Shoulders Exercises with Cable Machines for Men

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  • 1. Cable Lateral Raise

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    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
  • 2. Cable Face Pull

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    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
  • 3. Cable Rear Delt Fly

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    82 mScore
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    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
  • 4. Cable Shoulder Press

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    Shoulders Strength
    77 mScore
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    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
  • 5. Freemotion Shoulder Press

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    Shoulders Strength
    82 mScore
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    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
  • 6. Behind the Back Cable Lateral Raise

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    Shoulders Strength
    80 mScore
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    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
  • 7. Cable Front Raise

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    Shoulders Strength
    86 mScore
    Shoulders
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    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
  • 8. Cable Preacher Curl

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    Biceps Strength
    85 mScore
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    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
  • 9. Cable Bicep Curl

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    Biceps Strength
    93 mScore
    Biceps
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    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
  • 10. Overhead Cable Bicep Curl

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    80 mScore
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    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
  • 11. Cable Rope Hammer Curls

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    Biceps Strength
    74 mScore
    Biceps
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    Rope Cable

    Cable Rope Hammer Curls are a great exercise for strengthening your biceps and forearms using a cable machine. They help build arm size and enhance grip strength while keeping your palms facing each other for a unique variation of standard curls.

    How to do it

    Cable Rope Hammer Curls are a great exercise for strengthening your biceps and forearms using a cable machine. They help build arm size and enhance grip strength while keeping your palms facing each other for a unique variation of standard curls.

  • 12. Single Arm Cable Bicep Curl

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    Biceps Strength
    83 mScore
    Biceps
    Photo of Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
    Hi-Lo Pulley Cable

    The Single Arm Cable Bicep Curl focuses on strengthening your biceps using one arm at a time. This helps equalize strength between both arms and engages your core for better posture.

    How to do it

    The Single Arm Cable Bicep Curl focuses on strengthening your biceps using one arm at a time. This helps equalize strength between both arms and engages your core for better posture.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    22.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    22.5lbs
  • 13. Behind the Back Cable Bicep Curl

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    Biceps Strength
    84 mScore
    Biceps
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    Hi-Lo Pulley Cable
    Photo of Rope Cable
    Rope Cable

    The Behind the Back Cable Bicep Curl targets your biceps by using a unique angle for better contraction and muscle growth. This exercise helps improve the look of your arms and builds strength effectively.

    How to do it

    The Behind the Back Cable Bicep Curl targets your biceps by using a unique angle for better contraction and muscle growth. This exercise helps improve the look of your arms and builds strength effectively.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    17.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    17.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    17.5lbs
  • 14. Cable Shoulder External Rotation

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    Shoulders Strength
    71 mScore
    Shoulders
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    Hi-Lo Pulley Cable

    The Cable Shoulder External Rotation is a simple exercise that strengthens the rotator cuff muscles, helping to stabilize the shoulder and prevent injuries. Using a cable machine allows for controlled movements, making it great for rehabilitation and fitness improvement.

    How to do it

    The Cable Shoulder External Rotation is a simple exercise that strengthens the rotator cuff muscles, helping to stabilize the shoulder and prevent injuries. Using a cable machine allows for controlled movements, making it great for rehabilitation and fitness improvement.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    12.5lbs
  • 15. Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90°

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    Shoulders Strength
    68 mScore
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    Hi-Lo Pulley Cable

    The Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90° strengthens the rotator cuff and improves shoulder stability. It's great for anyone, especially athletes wanting to boost shoulder function and prevent injuries.

    How to do it

    The Cable Shoulder External Rotation at 90° strengthens the rotator cuff and improves shoulder stability. It's great for anyone, especially athletes wanting to boost shoulder function and prevent injuries.

    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    2
    8reps
    12.5lbs
    3
    8reps
    12.5lbs

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